Honda Civic reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda Civic is a family hatchback; the latest version we cover is the Mk11 e:HEV (2022–). In 2024 MOT tests it scored 106 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 219 of 442, and 32.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (5.3% of tests). Boot space is 410 litres.
Honda Civic key specs (Mk11 e:HEV (2022–), 5-door hatchback)
Price new
£34,325 to £39,295
Boot
410 litres
Seats
5
Size (L × W × H)
4,560 × 1,802 × 1,408mm
Power
184 PS
0–62mph
7.8–8.1 sec
Euro NCAP
5 stars (2022)
2022 on models; figures vary by version. Prices from the October 2026 price list. Sources: honda.co.uk, euroncap.com.
Ranked 219 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 14 of 30 family hatchbacks
In 2024, 255,672 Honda Civics aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 32.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda Civic is 6% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 8.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
32.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
8.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,600
Typical age at test: 12 years
Honda Civic MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda Civic MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working5.3% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2% of tests
What the Honda Civic fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 10.1% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Brakes | 8.0% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.6% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.3% | About average |
| Body and structure | 2.7% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.7% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Steering | 1.8% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | About average |
How big is the Honda Civic's boot?
The Mk11 e:HEV (2022–) Honda Civic has 410 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 3rd biggest of the 11 family hatchbacks we compare; the Skoda Octavia has the most, at 600 litres. The previous Mk10 (2017–2022) had 478 litres.
What MPG does the Honda Civic do?
Official economy for the Honda Civic ranges from 31 to 78.5mpg across the 294 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 62.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Honda Civic?
Any Honda Civic first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda Civic registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 294 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
31.0–78.5 mpg
CO2
94–215 g/km
Power
120–329 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 2023 CIVIC 2.0 i-MMD ADVANCE 5 door (Standard)184 PS · eCVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 56.5 mpg | 114g | £200 | 28% |
| Civic 2023 CIVIC 2.0 i-MMD ELEGANCE 5 door (Standard)184 PS · eCVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 108g | £200 | 27% |
| Civic 2023 CIVIC 2.0 i-MMD SPORT 5 door (Standard)184 PS · eCVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 56.5 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Civic Type-R 2023 CIVIC TYPE-R 2.0 Type R 5 door (Standard)329 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 34.5 mpg | 186g | £200 | 37% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo EX 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 141g | £200 | 34% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo EX 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · A5 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 152g | £200 | 36% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo EX Sport Line 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 141g | £200 | 34% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo EX Sport Line 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · A5 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 152g | £200 | 36% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo SE 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 134g | £200 | 32% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo SR 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 137g | £200 | 33% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.0 VTEC Turbo SR 5 door (Standard Model)126 PS · A5 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 147g | £200 | 35% |
| Civic 2023 CIVIC 2.0 i-MMD ADVANCE 5 door (Standard)143 PS · A5 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 114g | £200 | 28% |
| Civic 2023 CIVIC 2.0 i-MMD ELEGANCE 5 door (Standard)143 PS · A5 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 60.1 mpg | 108g | £200 | 27% |
| Civic 2023 CIVIC 2.0 i-MMD SPORT 5 door (Standard)143 PS · A5 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Civic 2021 CIVIC 1.5 VTEC Turbo Sport 5 door (Standard Model)182 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 137g | £200 | 33% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 294 versions.
What a Honda Civic costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 44.8mpg…
- diesel, typical official 62.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
Work out a journey in a Honda CivicPrevious Honda Civic generations
Honda Civic Mk10 (2017–2022, 5-door hatchback)
boot 478 litres · 120–182 PS · 0–62mph 8.2–11.2 sec · Euro NCAP 5 stars (2017)
14.3% of Honda Civics built 2017–2021 failed their 2024 MOT first time (all cars that age: 17.6%).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda Civic reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Honda Civic is 6% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 106 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda Civic?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 5.3% of tests.
›How big is the Honda Civic's boot?
The Mk11 e:HEV (2022–) Honda Civic has 410 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 3rd biggest of the 11 family hatchbacks we compare; the Skoda Octavia has the most, at 600 litres. The previous Mk10 (2017–2022) had 478 litres.
›What MPG does the Honda Civic do?
Official economy for the Honda Civic ranges from 31 to 78.5mpg across the 294 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 44.8mpg and a typical diesel 62.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Honda Civic?
Any Honda Civic first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda Civic registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £445 a year.
›How many Honda Civics fail their MOT?
32.4% of Honda Civics aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 8.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda Civic combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.