Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt
From 1,049 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 14 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.3% of failures are serious: 37.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 88.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Civic Sr Vtec Cvts tested had between 13,677 and 27,015 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,993 median miles, the Civic Sr Vtec Cvt has 0.06 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 Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,049 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Civic Sr Vtec Cvt is 18,993 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,677 and 27,015 miles.
Buying a used Civic Sr 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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