Honda Civic (2021)
2021 Honda Civic
CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Civic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Honda Civic is a genuinely reliable performer—it passes its MOT first time 90% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 8.4% have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This petrol-only cohort maintains consistency across the board, with petrol models hitting 89.8% pass rates.
At under 27,500 miles on average, these Civics are still very young and lightly driven, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.28 per vehicle. The 1.7 advisories per car suggest minor wear is starting to appear (brake pads, wipers, fluid levels), but nothing systematic or alarming—if you're shopping for a 2021 Civic, get a pre-purchase inspection to check suspension and exhaust components, but don't expect major issues.
What to check before buying a 2021 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.
- 📄 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 (99%) | 164 | 89.8% | 0.29 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 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 2021 Honda Civic vehicles fall between 17,902 and 34,112 miles.
2021 Honda Civic — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 150 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 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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26.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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