Honda Civic SE I Ctdi (2006)
2006 Honda Civic SE I Ctdi
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Civic SE I Ctdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda Civic SE I-CTDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 56.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a significant red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so while these cars fail their tests, they're not failing in catastrophic ways.
At an average mileage of 150,195 miles, these vehicles have genuinely high mileage for their age, and that explains much of the failure pattern—the 0.9 failures per vehicle on average reflect the wear you'd expect from a hard-used small diesel. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, since the failure rate suggests deferred maintenance is common in this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Civic SE 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 (98%) | 124 | 56.6% | 0.88 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 2 | 68.9% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Civic SE 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 2006 Honda Civic SE I Ctdi vehicles fall between 128,732 and 169,138 miles.
2006 Honda Civic SE I Ctdi — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% 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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