Honda Civic I-vtec S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Civic I-vtec S reliable? We analysed 913 real MOT tests across 196 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic I-vtec S 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-vtec S.
Honda Civic I-vtec S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic I-vtec S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic I-vtec S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic I-vtec S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic I-vtec S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic I-vtec S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Honda Civic I-vtec S 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-vtec S THIS CAR | 96.5% | 913 | 52,116 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 180 AMG Line Executive A | 90.3% | 729 | 25,015 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic I-vtec S outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic I-vtec S has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.5% across 913 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Honda Civic I-vtec S owner drives around 6,882 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.