Honda Civic vs Honda Nsc50 vision: 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 Nsc50 vision
86%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Nsc50 vision (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Nsc50 vision |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 11,000 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 7 |
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 Nsc50 vision
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Nsc50 vision (86%) 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.