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

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Is the Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi reliable? We analysed 484 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 484 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.2%
Typical Mileage
136,905mi
Annual Mileage
6,894mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Ex 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 Ex I-ctdi.

Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Ex 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
5,035 mi/yr
Typical
6,894 mi/yr
Average
8,012 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,630 mi/yr

Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi Mileage Distribution

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

Median
136,905 mi
75th Percentile
168,772 mi
95th Percentile
228,162 mi
Max Recorded
342,586 mi

How Does the Honda Civic Ex 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 Ex I-ctdi THIS CAR 76.2% 484 136,905 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
Ford Transit 410 Trend Ecoblue 89% 836 18,279 mi — yrs

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

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

The Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.2% across 484 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi owner drives around 6,894 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 Ex I-ctdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi reliable?
Based on 484 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi has a 76.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi does around 6,894 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Ex I-ctdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Ex 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.