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

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Is the Honda Civic Si I-vtec reliable? We analysed 1,762 real MOT tests across 255 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,762 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.4%
Typical Mileage
80,910mi
Annual Mileage
6,108mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Si I-vtec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Si I-vtec.

Honda Civic Si I-vtec Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Si I-vtec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,975 mi/yr
Typical
6,108 mi/yr
Average
6,986 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,925 mi/yr

Honda Civic Si I-vtec Mileage Distribution

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

Median
80,910 mi
75th Percentile
105,270 mi
95th Percentile
145,958 mi
Max Recorded
219,518 mi

How Does the Honda Civic Si I-vtec Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic Si I-vtec THIS CAR 86.4% 1,762 80,910 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
Land Rover Discovery Metro ED D MHEV A 88.5% 858 35,884 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Si I-vtec?

The Honda Civic Si I-vtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 1,762 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic Si I-vtec owner drives around 6,108 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 Si I-vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Si I-vtec reliable?
Based on 1,762 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Si I-vtec has a 86.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Si I-vtec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Si I-vtec do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Si I-vtec does around 6,108 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Si I-vtec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Si I-vtec?
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.