Honda Civic vs Honda Express deluxe: 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 Express deluxe
67%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Express deluxe (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Express deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 4,387 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 4 |
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 Express deluxe
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Express deluxe (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Civic report Full Honda Express deluxe 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.