Honda Civic vs Honda Mtx80: 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 Mtx80
80%
MOT pass rate · 31 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Mtx80 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Mtx80 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 36,836 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 31 |
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 Mtx80
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Mtx80 (80%) 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.