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HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC MOT Pass Rate

96.8% of 1,524 HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC MOT tests pass.

The CIVIC EX VTEC passes its MOT 96.8% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.

The HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC passes its MOT 96.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 97.3% at 0–3 years versus 96.2% at 3–6 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years97.3%3–6 years96.2%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years97.3%84419,569 miles
3–6 years96.2%68024,983 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC

The most common reason the HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC fails its MOT is visibility — present in 47.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".

Top MOT failure categories for the HONDA CIVIC EX VTEC
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Visibility47.8%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.2%Too high
Tyres14.4%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Brakes14.4%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Body, chassis, structure1.1%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks1.1%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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