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Honda Cb125rsd vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Honda Cb125rsd
68%
MOT pass rate · 2,651 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb125rsd (68%) 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 Cb125rsd Honda Civic
MOT pass rate 68% 74% ✓
MOT failure rate 32% 26% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 31,690 mi 110,738 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,651 701,208

Most common faults

Honda Cb125rsd

  1. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  2. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  3. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  6. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Honda Civic

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb125rsd (68%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cb125rsd 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.