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

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Is the Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus reliable? We analysed 505 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 505 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.8%
Typical Mileage
49,042mi
Annual Mileage
5,802mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic I-vtec 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-vtec SE Plus.

Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Honda Civic I-vtec 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
3,769 mi/yr
Typical
5,802 mi/yr
Average
6,943 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,106 mi/yr

Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus Mileage Distribution

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

Median
49,042 mi
75th Percentile
72,340 mi
95th Percentile
107,228 mi
Max Recorded
161,415 mi

How Does the Honda Civic I-vtec 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-vtec SE Plus THIS CAR 96.8% 505 49,042 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
Toyota Hilux HL3 D-4D 4X4 Dcb 76.1% 867 107,556 mi — yrs

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

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

The Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.8% across 505 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 SE Plus owner drives around 5,802 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-vtec SE Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus reliable?
Based on 505 MOT tests, the Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus has a 96.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus do per year?
The typical Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus does around 5,802 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic I-vtec SE Plus last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic I-vtec 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.