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Honda Civic Es I-ctdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic Es I-ctdi reliable? We analysed 2,384 real MOT tests across 455 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,384 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.4%
Typical Mileage
129,268mi
Annual Mileage
6,995mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Es I-ctdi is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Es I-ctdi.

Honda Civic Es I-ctdi Number Plates

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

Honda Civic Es I-ctdi Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,686 mi/yr
Typical
6,995 mi/yr
Average
7,839 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,139 mi/yr

Honda Civic Es I-ctdi Mileage Distribution

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

Median
129,268 mi
75th Percentile
157,024 mi
95th Percentile
203,633 mi
Max Recorded
2,103,364 mi

How Does the Honda Civic Es I-ctdi Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic Es I-ctdi THIS CAR 78.4% 2,384 129,268 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
Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate Tce 81% 2,327 44,399 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Es I-ctdi sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Es I-ctdi?

The Honda Civic Es I-ctdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.4% across 2,384 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic Es I-ctdi owner drives around 6,995 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 Es I-ctdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Es I-ctdi reliable?
Based on 2,384 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Es I-ctdi has a 78.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Es I-ctdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Es I-ctdi do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Es I-ctdi does around 6,995 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Es I-ctdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Es I-ctdi?
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.