RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Honda Civic SR Vtec reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,178 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,178 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Honda Civic SR Vtec cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and emissions & leaks.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 84% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,771 tests · fleet 89%
93%
4 to 7 years
1,407 tests · fleet 85%
91%
Where the Civic SR Vtec fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on suspension, emissions & leaks, lights & electrics.
Share of up to 3 years Honda Civic SR Vtec MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Honda Civic SR Vtec reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Honda Civic SR Vtec is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 84% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda Civic SR Vtec?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Honda Civic SR Vtec in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; and 4 to 7 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Honda Civic SR Vtec MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Honda Civic SR Vtec versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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