Honda Civic Ex Vtec Cvt
From 400 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.3% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Civic Ex Vtec Cvts tested had between 12,129 and 23,306 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,149 median miles, the Civic Ex Vtec Cvt has 0.028 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 Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Honda Civic Ex Vtec Cvt has a 95.5% MOT pass rate based on 400 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Civic Ex Vtec Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Civic Ex Vtec Cvt is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Civic Ex Vtec Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Civic Ex Vtec Cvt is 16,149 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,129 and 23,306 miles.
Buying a used Civic Ex Vtec Cvt?
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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