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Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT reliable? We analysed 689 real MOT tests across 173 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 689 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.0%
Typical Mileage
24,509mi
Annual Mileage
6,063mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT 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 Sport Line VTEC CVT.

Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT Number Plates

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

Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.2%
2020

Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,023 mi/yr
Typical
6,063 mi/yr
Average
7,009 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,252 mi/yr

Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 632 90.2% 16,266 24,207 34,820

How Long Does a Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT Last?

Based on 173 Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.8 years
Median
5.0 years

Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
24,509 mi
75th Percentile
35,237 mi
95th Percentile
53,256 mi
Max Recorded
88,276 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT

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

Best year
2020

90.2% MOT pass rate from 632 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 632 tests.

How Does the Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC 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 Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT THIS CAR 90.0% 689 24,509 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 460 Trend Ecoblue Auto 87.9% 579 11,740 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT?

The Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% across 689 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

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 Ex Sport Line VTEC 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 Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT owner drives around 6,063 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 Sport Line VTEC CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT reliable?
Based on 689 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT has a 90.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT does around 6,063 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC 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 Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT is 2020 with a 90.2% pass rate across 632 tests.