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Honda Civic Sr I-dtec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic Sr I-dtec reliable? We analysed 391 real MOT tests across 232 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 391 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.2%
Typical Mileage
50,818mi
Annual Mileage
9,527mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Sr 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 Sr I-dtec.

Honda Civic Sr I-dtec Number Plates

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

Honda Civic Sr I-dtec Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,371 mi/yr
Typical
9,527 mi/yr
Average
10,649 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,960 mi/yr

Honda Civic Sr I-dtec Mileage Distribution

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

Median
50,818 mi
75th Percentile
65,189 mi
95th Percentile
94,046 mi
Max Recorded
214,881 mi

How Does the Honda Civic Sr 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 Sr I-dtec THIS CAR 96.2% 391 50,818 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
Dacia Duster Expression Tce 4X2 90% 700 23,369 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Sr I-dtec?

The Honda Civic Sr I-dtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.2% across 391 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic Sr I-dtec owner drives around 9,527 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 Sr I-dtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Sr I-dtec reliable?
Based on 391 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Sr I-dtec has a 96.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Sr I-dtec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Sr I-dtec do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Sr I-dtec does around 9,527 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Sr I-dtec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Sr I-dtec?
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.