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

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95.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.6%

vs Honda Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Civic Sr Vtec — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Civic Sr Vtec has an average MOT pass rate of 95.9%, which is 7.6 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Civic Sr 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 Sr Vtec fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Civic Sr 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 Sr 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 Sr Vtec performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,792 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 2,221 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

0

Based on 905 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Civic Sr Vtec

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

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.0%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.3%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.6%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.6%
Honda Civic Sr Vtec Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

1.7%

Front Offside

1.3%

Front

1.0%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

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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

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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 Sr Vtec

Honda Civic Sr Vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Sr Vtec?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Sr Vtec is 95.9% 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 Sr Vtec?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda Civic Sr Vtec are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.0%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.3%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda Civic Sr Vtec reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.9%, the Honda Civic Sr 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 Sr 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 Sr Vtec?
Typical mileage for the Honda Civic Sr Vtec: 35,790 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Civic Sr Vtec to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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