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Honda Civic sr vtec

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 3,300 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

3,300

Best Year

2021 (97%)

Years Covered

2

About the Honda Civic sr vtec

The Honda Civic sr vtec has been tested 3,300 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 2021 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 1,811 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 3 point spread, the Civic sr vtec is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 27,246 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 22,717 miles.

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

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 988cc)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo

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

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Honda Civic sr vtec?

vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs Honda brand average+12% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Honda Civic sr vtec by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202197%1,81122,717 mi
202094%1,48927,246 mi

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