Honda Civic Sr Vtec
From 3,117 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 38 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 38 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 91.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Civic Sr Vtecs tested had between 15,580 and 26,724 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,377 median miles, the Civic Sr Vtec has 0.036 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 Sr Vtec MOT pass rate?
The Honda Civic Sr Vtec has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,117 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Civic Sr Vtec?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Civic Sr Vtec is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Civic Sr Vtec at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Civic Sr Vtec is 20,377 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,580 and 26,724 miles.
Buying a used Civic Sr 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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