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

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Is the Honda Civic I-dtec Sport reliable? We analysed 869 real MOT tests across 181 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 869 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.2%
Typical Mileage
69,595mi
Annual Mileage
9,985mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic I-dtec Sport 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 Sport.

Honda Civic I-dtec Sport Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,737 mi/yr
Typical
9,985 mi/yr
Average
10,645 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,354 mi/yr

Honda Civic I-dtec Sport Mileage Distribution

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

Median
69,595 mi
75th Percentile
94,024 mi
95th Percentile
133,334 mi
Max Recorded
206,147 mi

How Does the Honda Civic I-dtec Sport 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 Sport THIS CAR 92.2% 869 69,595 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
Piaggio Sfera 79.5% 932 7,890 mi 33 yrs

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

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

The Honda Civic I-dtec Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 869 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 Sport owner drives around 9,985 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 Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic I-dtec Sport reliable?
Based on 869 MOT tests, the Honda Civic I-dtec Sport has a 92.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic I-dtec Sport?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic I-dtec Sport do per year?
The typical Honda Civic I-dtec Sport does around 9,985 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic I-dtec Sport last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic I-dtec Sport?
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.