Honda Civic S I-dtec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Civic S I-dtec reliable? We analysed 434 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic S I-dtec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic S I-dtec.
Honda Civic S I-dtec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic S I-dtec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic S I-dtec MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Civic S I-dtec to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Civic S I-dtec Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Civic S I-dtec models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Civic S I-dtec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic S I-dtec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic S I-dtec MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Civic S I-dtec year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 329 | 91.5% | 24,138 | 35,662 | 50,315 |
| 2019 | 82 | 87.8% | 32,944 | 51,016 | 69,800 |
How Long Does a Honda Civic S I-dtec Last?
Based on 129 Honda Civic S I-dtec vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Civic S I-dtec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic S I-dtec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Civic S I-dtec
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.5% MOT pass rate from 329 tests
87.8% MOT pass rate from 82 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Civic S I-dtec is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 329 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Civic S I-dtec Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic S I-dtec THIS CAR | 90.8% | 434 | 37,116 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 |
| Ssangyong Rexton Ultimate Plus Auto | 84.4% | 173 | 28,654 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic S I-dtec outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic S I-dtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 434 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Civic S I-dtec with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Civic S I-dtec owner drives around 9,475 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.