Honda C50 vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda C50
85%
MOT pass rate · 2,349 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda C50 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda C50 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 16,313 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,349 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda C50
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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 C50 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.