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Honda Civic vs Honda Tlr250r: 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 Tlr250r
88%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Tlr250r (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Civic Honda Tlr250r
MOT pass rate 74% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 0.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 8%
Average mileage 110,738 mi 9,584 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 701,208 10

Most common faults

Honda Civic

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Honda Tlr250r

  1. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  2. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  3. Fuel pipe clip is missing on carburetor.
  4. headlamp beam pattern getting weak
  5. Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Tlr250r (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Civic report Full Honda Tlr250r 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.