Honda Accord i ctdi sport vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Accord i ctdi sport
70%
MOT pass rate · 476 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Civic is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Accord i ctdi sport | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 179,508 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 476 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Accord i ctdi sport
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 Civic is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Accord i ctdi sport 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.