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

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.3%

vs Honda Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 6.3 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Civic Sr Vtec Cvt 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 Cvt fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Civic Sr Vtec Cvt 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 Cvt, 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 Cvt performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 560 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

2020

Based on 760 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

4.6%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2019

Based on 45 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

0

Based on 334 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt

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

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.6%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
3

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

1.3%
Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.1%

Front

1.4%

Front Offside

1.4%

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79.2% pass rate

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94.9% pass rate

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96.2% pass rate

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94.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt

Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt is 94.6% 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 Cvt?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.6%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt 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 Cvt?
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 Cvt?
Typical mileage for the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt: 30,705 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Civic Sr Vtec Cvt to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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