Honda Civic vs Honda Vrf: 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 Vrf
95%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Vrf (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Vrf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 28,169 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 Vrf
- Cracks on rear number plate from scews
- Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
- Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- slight flair on headlight pattern
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Vrf (95%) 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.