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Honda Civic Ex VTEC

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 850 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

850

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

2

About the Honda Civic Ex VTEC

The Honda Civic Ex VTEC was MOT tested 850 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 26,739 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,465 miles.

Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the Civic Ex VTEC performs 13 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Honda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 988cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,630
Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Honda Civic Ex VTEC?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)
vs Honda brand average+13% (84% avg)

Honda Civic Ex VTEC by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202197%55921,465 mi
202097%29126,739 mi

Questions about the Honda Civic Ex VTEC

Is the Honda Civic Ex VTEC reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Honda Civic Ex VTEC averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 850 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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