Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT car check
Is the Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT reliable? We analysed 407 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT.
Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 93.5% | 11,533 | 22,174 | 35,612 |
| 2020 | 291 | 86.9% | 13,440 | 23,897 | 35,309 |
How Long Does a Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT Last?
Based on 123 Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT 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 SE VTEC CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.5% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
86.9% MOT pass rate from 291 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.5% across 62 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — 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 SE VTEC CVT 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 VTEC CVT THIS CAR | 88.7% | 407 | 23,366 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 |
| Isuzu D-max Workman + | 81.4% | 547 | 42,486 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 407 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Civic SE VTEC CVT 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 SE VTEC CVT owner drives around 5,964 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.