Honda Civic Ex Vtec
From 824 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 94.6% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Civic Ex Vtecs tested had between 11,147 and 30,066 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,235 median miles, the Civic Ex Vtec has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Civic Ex Vtec MOT pass rate?
The Honda Civic Ex Vtec has a 93.8% MOT pass rate based on 824 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Civic Ex Vtec?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Civic Ex Vtec is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Civic Ex Vtec at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Civic Ex Vtec is 20,235 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,147 and 30,066 miles.
Buying a used Civic Ex Vtec?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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