Honda Civic vs Honda Xelvis: 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 Xelvis
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Xelvis (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Xelvis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 37,628 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 3 |
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 Xelvis
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Xelvis (81%) 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.