Honda Civic Es I Ctdi (2007)
2007 Honda Civic Es I Ctdi
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Civic Es I Ctdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Civic diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 61.4%, which is substantially below the UK average of 80%—a genuine concern if you're considering buying one. The good news is that dangerous defects are vanishingly rare at 0%, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem here.
At nearly 146,000 miles on the clock, these cars are well-used, and the 1.11 average failures per test reflect wear rather than design defect. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and emissions systems, since that's where the recurring failures are likely clustering.
What to check before buying a 2007 Honda Civic Es I Ctdi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 132 | 61.1% | 1.11 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Honda Civic Es I Ctdi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Honda Civic Es I Ctdi vehicles fall between 121,942 and 168,606 miles.
2007 Honda Civic Es I Ctdi — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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