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Honda Civic Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic Sport reliable? We analysed 1,724 real MOT tests across 526 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,724 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
64.6%
Typical Mileage
121,666mi
Annual Mileage
5,790mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Sport is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Sport.

Honda Civic Sport Number Plates

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

Honda Civic Sport Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,060 mi/yr
Typical
5,790 mi/yr
Average
6,857 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,937 mi/yr

Honda Civic Sport Mileage Distribution

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

Median
121,666 mi
75th Percentile
139,784 mi
95th Percentile
173,852 mi
Max Recorded
907,127 mi

How Does the Honda Civic Sport Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic Sport THIS CAR 64.6% 1,724 121,666 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
Kia Ceed 2 Nav CRDI Isg MHEV 85% 2,422 44,442 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Sport trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Sport?

The Honda Civic Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.6% across 1,724 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

A typical Honda Civic Sport owner drives around 5,790 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 Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Sport reliable?
Based on 1,724 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Sport has a 64.6% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Sport?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Sport do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Sport does around 5,790 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Sport last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Sport?
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.