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

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Is the Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus reliable? We analysed 610 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 610 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.4%
Typical Mileage
78,964mi
Annual Mileage
9,532mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus 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 Plus.

Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,539 mi/yr
Typical
9,532 mi/yr
Average
10,155 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,606 mi/yr

Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus Mileage Distribution

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

Median
78,964 mi
75th Percentile
101,840 mi
95th Percentile
137,980 mi
Max Recorded
180,339 mi

How Does the Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus 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 Plus THIS CAR 95.4% 610 78,964 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
Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate HEV Auto 92% 1,168 29,398 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 Plus outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.4% across 610 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 Plus owner drives around 9,532 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 Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus reliable?
Based on 610 MOT tests, the Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus has a 95.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus do per year?
The typical Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus does around 9,532 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic I-dtec SE Plus?
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.