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Honda Civic I-dtec SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic I-dtec SE reliable? We analysed 779 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 779 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.8%
Typical Mileage
83,944mi
Annual Mileage
8,350mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Honda Civic I-dtec SE Number Plates

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

Honda Civic I-dtec SE Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,801 mi/yr
Typical
8,350 mi/yr
Average
9,700 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,242 mi/yr

Honda Civic I-dtec SE Mileage Distribution

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

Median
83,944 mi
75th Percentile
111,813 mi
95th Percentile
166,638 mi
Max Recorded
3,423,424 mi

How Does the Honda Civic I-dtec SE Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic I-dtec SE THIS CAR 93.8% 779 83,944 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
Volvo V40 R-design T2 86.8% 646 48,756 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic I-dtec SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic I-dtec SE?

The Honda Civic I-dtec SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 779 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic I-dtec SE owner drives around 8,350 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 I-dtec SE — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic I-dtec SE reliable?
Based on 779 MOT tests, the Honda Civic I-dtec SE has a 93.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic I-dtec SE?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic I-dtec SE do per year?
The typical Honda Civic I-dtec SE does around 8,350 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic I-dtec SE last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic I-dtec SE?
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.