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

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Is the Honda Civic I-dtec Sr reliable? We analysed 639 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 639 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.1%
Typical Mileage
73,365mi
Annual Mileage
8,465mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic I-dtec Sr 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 Sr.

Honda Civic I-dtec Sr Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,237 mi/yr
Typical
8,465 mi/yr
Average
9,472 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,915 mi/yr

Honda Civic I-dtec Sr Mileage Distribution

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

Median
73,365 mi
75th Percentile
97,551 mi
95th Percentile
135,931 mi
Max Recorded
650,184 mi

How Does the Honda Civic I-dtec Sr 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 Sr THIS CAR 94.1% 639 73,365 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
Kawasaki Zx 600 Rbf 87.3% 798 9,849 mi 15 yrs

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

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

The Honda Civic I-dtec Sr has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.1% across 639 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 Sr owner drives around 8,465 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 Sr — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic I-dtec Sr reliable?
Based on 639 MOT tests, the Honda Civic I-dtec Sr has a 94.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic I-dtec Sr?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic I-dtec Sr do per year?
The typical Honda Civic I-dtec Sr does around 8,465 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic I-dtec Sr last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic I-dtec Sr?
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.