What year Honda Civic Gl is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1991 Honda Civic Gl has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 2,190 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Honda Civic Gl MOT failures?

The most common Honda Civic Gl MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Honda Civic Gl — Reliability by Year

8,416 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1992 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Honda Civic Gl was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1991

100.0% pass rate · 2,190 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1989

100.0% pass rate · 1,523 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1992	—	—	127
1991	100.0%	76,374 mi	2,190
1990	—	—	2,642
1989	100.0%	28,385 mi	1,523
1988	—	—	1,725
1987	—	—	209

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