Honda Civic SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Civic SE car check
Is the Honda Civic SE reliable? We analysed 1,130 real MOT tests across 325 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic SE.
Honda Civic SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic SE 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 SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic SE THIS CAR | 74.6% | 1,130 | 111,357 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 |
| Opel Omega | 68% | 1,115 | 104,092 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.6% across 1,130 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Honda Civic SE owner drives around 4,842 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.