Honda Cb160 vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb160
90%
MOT pass rate · 56 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cb160 is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cb160 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 15,013 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 56 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb160
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- no lights fitted at time of test
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 Cb160 is the more reliable of the two — 90% 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.