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HONDA CIVIC (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 26,013 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests (2024)

26,013

Avg Mileage

46,367 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2018 HONDA CIVIC reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the HONDA brand average of 84%.

At 6 years old, 90% of HONDA CIVICs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 26,013 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 46,367 miles.

How does the 2018 HONDA CIVIC compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars325th out of 649(top 50%)
Rank among all HONDA models138th out of 422(top 33%)
vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average+1% (89% avg)
vs HONDA average+6% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 HONDA CIVIC has 46,367 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a HONDA CIVIC?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 93% MOT pass rate, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 70%. The 2018 sits between the two at 90%.

How much does a 2018 HONDA CIVIC cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

HONDA CIVIC by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%34926,594 mi
202093%7,00331,000 mi
201992%24,22238,422 mi
201890%26,01346,367 mi
201790%26,45251,272 mi
201689%26,60763,520 mi
201587%24,58073,001 mi
201486%23,40081,465 mi
201385%24,77791,361 mi
201283%21,83194,140 mi
201176%20,16792,437 mi
201075%31,308104,886 mi
200974%36,553111,499 mi
200872%40,632118,507 mi
200772%45,025122,456 mi
200671%28,045126,100 mi
200573%24,685110,833 mi
200472%20,938113,431 mi
200370%14,502108,344 mi
200272%12,455110,076 mi
200170%8,335103,354 mi
200077%2,87196,666 mi
199975%4,54098,943 mi
199873%3,45097,935 mi
199772%2,94798,250 mi
199673%2,06599,417 mi
199580%1,223100,022 mi
199480%78193,399 mi
199388%42792,937 mi
199287%29797,411 mi
199183%581103,278 mi
199079%25389,385 mi

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About the 2018 HONDA CIVIC

The 2018 HONDA CIVIC is a small family car with a 1500cc petrol engine. 26,013 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 46,367 miles at 6 years old, HONDA CIVIC owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 HONDA CIVIC Fuel Costs

The 1500cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 HONDA CIVIC?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

HONDA CIVIC Reliability Trend

Newer HONDA CIVICs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 HONDA CIVIC

At 6 years old, the HONDA CIVIC offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93%. With 26,013 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 HONDA CIVIC

The HONDA CIVIC is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: