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

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96.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.1%

vs Honda Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Civic Ex Vtec — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Civic Ex Vtec has an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Civic Ex Vtec is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda Civic Ex Vtec fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Civic Ex Vtec for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Honda Civic Ex Vtec, 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 Ex Vtec performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 545 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2020

Based on 433 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

2.8%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

0

Based on 169 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Civic Ex Vtec

The most common reasons a Honda Civic Ex Vtec fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.4%
Honda Civic Ex Vtec Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

1.3%

Nearside

1.1%

Offside

1.1%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

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97.3% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

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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 Ex Vtec

Honda Civic Ex Vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Civic Ex Vtec MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Ex Vtec?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Ex Vtec is 96.4% 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 Ex Vtec?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda Civic Ex Vtec are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda Civic Ex Vtec reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.4%, the Honda Civic Ex Vtec 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 Ex Vtec?
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 Ex Vtec?
Typical mileage for the Honda Civic Ex Vtec: 33,647 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Civic Ex Vtec to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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