Honda Civic vs Honda Pantheon 125: 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 Pantheon 125
83%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Pantheon 125 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Pantheon 125 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 45,195 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 8 |
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 Pantheon 125
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Pantheon 125 (83%) 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.