Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT reliable? We analysed 1,223 real MOT tests across 457 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic Ex 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 VTEC CVT.
Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic Ex 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 VTEC CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 757 | 92.1% | 14,630 | 21,574 | 29,889 |
| 2020 | 348 | 92.2% | 16,480 | 24,044 | 33,569 |
How Long Does a Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT Last?
Based on 457 Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT 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 Ex VTEC CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 348 tests
92.1% MOT pass rate from 757 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 348 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.1% — 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 Ex 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 VTEC CVT THIS CAR | 92.5% | 1,223 | 22,308 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 |
| Citroen C4 C-series Edition Puretch Ss | 86.8% | 836 | 24,862 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 1,223 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 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 VTEC CVT owner drives around 5,856 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.