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HONDA CIVIC (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 349 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests (2024)

349

Avg Mileage

26,594 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,772

Is the 2021 HONDA CIVIC reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the HONDA brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 92% of HONDA CIVICs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 349 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 26,594 miles.

How does the 2021 HONDA CIVIC compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2000th out of 3,373(top 59%)
Rank among all HONDA models115th out of 422(top 27%)
vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+0% (92% avg)
vs HONDA average+8% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 HONDA CIVIC has 26,594 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-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 2021 sits between the two at 92%.

How much does a 2021 HONDA CIVIC cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 2000cc)
£1,327
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,772
Per month£148/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 2021 HONDA CIVIC

The 2021 HONDA CIVIC is a family car with a 2000cc petrol engine. 349 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 26,594 miles at 3 years old, HONDA CIVIC owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 HONDA CIVIC Fuel Costs

The 2000cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 HONDA CIVIC?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,772 (£148/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 92% 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 2021 HONDA CIVIC

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93%.

Alternatives to the 2021 HONDA CIVIC

If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: