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Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT reliable? We analysed 832 real MOT tests across 746 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 832 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.4%
Typical Mileage
20,628mi
Annual Mileage
8,564mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, stop lamp not working and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT.

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

96.9%
2023
95.9%
2022

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Stop lamp not working 2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,443 mi/yr
Typical
8,564 mi/yr
Average
9,236 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,671 mi/yr

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 327 96.9% 14,346 20,818 29,822
2022 492 95.9% 14,871 20,526 28,076

How Long Does a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Last?

Based on 746 Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.1 years
Median
2.0 years

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
20,628 mi
75th Percentile
29,042 mi
95th Percentile
53,724 mi
Max Recorded
110,532 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

96.9% MOT pass rate from 327 tests

Year to avoid
2022

95.9% MOT pass rate from 492 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.9% across 327 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT THIS CAR 96.4% 832 20,628 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Husqvarna 701 86.4% 762 6,352 mi 10 yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT?

The Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.4% across 832 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (2), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT owner drives around 8,564 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT reliable?
Based on 832 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT has a 96.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, stop lamp not working, and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT does around 8,564 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Civic Advance I-mmd CVT is 2023 with a 96.9% pass rate across 327 tests.