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HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,811 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests (2024)

1,811

Avg Mileage

22,717 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 15 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the HONDA brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 97% of HONDA CIVIC SR VTECs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,811 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 22,717 miles.

How does the 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars291th out of 3,373(top 9%)
Rank among all HONDA models24th out of 422(top 6%)
vs national average+15% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+5% (92% avg)
vs HONDA average+13% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC has 22,717 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 988cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/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 SR VTEC by Year

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

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About the 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC

The 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC is a city car with a 988cc petrol engine. 1,811 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It ranks in the top 9% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 22,717 miles at 3 years old, HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC Fuel Costs

The modest 988cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 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 SR VTEC?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 97% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC

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.

Alternatives to the 2021 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC

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