Honda Civic Sport I Ctdi (2007)
2007 Honda Civic Sport I Ctdi
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Civic Sport 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 pass rate of just 68.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, making it a below-average performer in the MOT booth. The good news is that none of the 126 vehicles analysed recorded a dangerous defect, so catastrophic failures aren't a pattern here—but the gap in pass rate suggests you'll be dealing with niggling repairs more often than typical.
At 138,000 miles median, these cars have moderate mileage for their age and show an average of 1.25 failures per test, pointing to wear-and-tear issues rather than design flaws. If you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work and have a pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist, since running costs and repair frequency are likely above average for the class.
What to check before buying a 2007 Honda Civic Sport 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Honda Civic Sport 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 Sport I Ctdi vehicles fall between 121,648 and 154,956 miles.
2007 Honda Civic Sport I Ctdi — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% 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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