Honda Civic vs Honda Civic se executive: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic se executive
71%
MOT pass rate · 205 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Civic is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Civic se executive |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 140,602 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 205 |
Most common faults
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))
Honda Civic se executive
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Civic is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 71%. 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.