Honda Civic SR Vtec reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,178 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Civic SR Vtec tends to fail
Share of Honda Civic SR Vtec cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, emissions & leaks, lights & electrics.
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).