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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Civic 5dr. Check any Civic 5dr by registration number below.

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96.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.5%

vs Honda Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Civic 5dr — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Civic 5dr has an average MOT pass rate of 96.8%, which is 8.5 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Civic 5dr is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda Civic 5dr, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Civic 5dr performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 200 vehicles

99.5%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

2020

Based on 269 vehicles

99.3%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2019

Based on 475 vehicles

99.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2018

Based on 488 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2017

Based on 478 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

2016

Based on 485 vehicles

99.2%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2015

Based on 193 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

2009

Based on 63 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

2008

Based on 57 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

2007

Based on 50 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

2006

Based on 66 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda Civic 5dr

Honda Civic 5dr — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Civic 5dr MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic 5dr?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic 5dr is 96.8% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Civic 5dr?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda Civic 5dr reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.8%, the Honda Civic 5dr is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Civic 5dr?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Civic 5dr?
Typical mileage for the Honda Civic 5dr: 48,267 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Civic 5dr to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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