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Honda Cbx1000z vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison

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

Honda Cbx1000z
91%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbx1000z (91%) 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 Cbx1000z Honda Civic
MOT pass rate 91% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 9% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 28,973 mi 110,738 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 22 701,208

Most common faults

Honda Cbx1000z

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Clutch lever pivot bolt lock nut missing
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  6. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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 Cbx1000z (91%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cbx1000z 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.