Honda Accord 1.8i s vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Accord 1.8i s
100%
MOT pass rate · 352 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Accord 1.8i s (100%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Accord 1.8i s | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 85,318 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 352 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Accord 1.8i s
No fault breakdown available.
Honda Civic
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Accord 1.8i s (100%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Accord 1.8i s report Full Honda Civic report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.