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Honda Civic sport vtec

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 3,905 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

3,905

Best Year

2020 (96%)

Years Covered

2

About the Honda Civic sport vtec

The Honda Civic sport vtec has been tested 3,905 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 189 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 1 point spread, the Civic sport vtec is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 30,746 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 23,980 miles.

Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the Civic sport vtec performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Honda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Honda Civic sport vtec?

vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs Honda brand average+12% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Honda Civic sport vtec by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%3,71623,980 mi
202096%18930,746 mi

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