Honda Civic vs Honda Element: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Honda Element
74%
MOT pass rate · 75 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Element (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Element |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 122,011 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 75 |
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 Element
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Element (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.