Honda Civic Aerodeck Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Civic Aerodeck reliable? We analysed 54,884 real MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic Aerodeck is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include constant velocity joint gaiter split, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Aerodeck.
Honda Civic Aerodeck Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic Aerodeck. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic Aerodeck MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Civic Aerodeck to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Civic Aerodeck Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Civic Aerodeck fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Civic Aerodeck Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Aerodeck owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic Aerodeck MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Civic Aerodeck year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 80 | 82.5% | 46,148 | 77,186 | 105,962 |
| 2004 | 138 | 75.4% | 50,568 | 88,258 | 108,125 |
| 2001 | 12,070 | 69.0% | 62,661 | 86,341 | 112,179 |
| 2000 | 26,861 | 67.9% | 63,934 | 86,079 | 111,084 |
| 1999 | 8,746 | 66.3% | 65,942 | 88,566 | 113,980 |
| 1998 | 6,676 | 64.2% | 73,163 | 96,841 | 122,159 |
| 1997 | 107 | 60.7% | 85,177 | 107,038 | 127,926 |
How Long Does a Honda Civic Aerodeck Last?
Based on 4,141 Honda Civic Aerodeck vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Civic Aerodeck Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic Aerodeck MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Civic Aerodeck
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.5% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
60.7% MOT pass rate from 107 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Civic Aerodeck is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.5% across 80 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.7% — 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 Aerodeck Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Aerodeck THIS CAR | 67.5% | 54,884 | 87,942 mi | 28 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 |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Aerodeck trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic Aerodeck has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.5% across 54,884 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Honda Civic Aerodeck are constant velocity joint gaiter split (2,938 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2,806), and stop lamp not working (2,212). 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.
A typical Honda Civic Aerodeck owner drives around 6,121 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Civic Aerodeck models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.