Honda Civic (2017)
2017 Honda Civic
CarHunch analysed 14,963 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Civic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Honda Civic is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate against the 80% baseline—petrol versions edge out diesels at 89.9% versus 87.2%. However, one in four of these cars has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern and worth checking the full MOT history before purchase.
At 36,257 miles median, these Civics are relatively low-mileage for their age, suggesting good ownership patterns. The average car racks up 0.82 failures and 5.8 advisories per test, indicating minor wear rather than systemic problems—focus your pre-purchase inspection on the electrical and suspension systems, which dominate the advisory list.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2017 Honda Civic
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.
- ⚠️ 25.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (87%) | 12,948 | 89.9% | 0.79 |
| Diesel (13%) | 2,010 | 87.2% | 1.01 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 87.5% | 1 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Honda Civic 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 2017 Honda Civic vehicles fall between 26,692 and 46,902 miles.
2017 Honda Civic — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,978 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Honda Civic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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20.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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