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2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Civic Si I-vtec models manufactured in 2011, based on 721 real MOT test results.

77.0%
Pass Rate
23.0%
Fail Rate
721
Total Tests
40,227
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec MOT Analysis

The 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec has an MOT pass rate of 77.0% based on 721 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,227 miles on the odometer. With a 23.0% failure rate, the 2011 Civic Si I-vtec is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 3.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 2.9%. Visibility follows at 1.7%.

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Civic Si I-vtec page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment3.6%26
2Tyres2.9%21
3Visibility1.7%12
4Brakes1.4%10
5Suspension1.0%7
6Identification Of The Vehicle0.3%2
7Non-component Advisories0.3%2
8Steering0.3%2
9Body, Chassis, Structure0.1%1
10Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.1%1
11Road Wheels0.1%1
12Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 40,227 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.90% per 10K miTyres0.72% per 10K miVisibility0.41% per 10K miBrakes0.34% per 10K miSuspension0.24% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.07% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.07% per 10K miSteering0.07% per 10K miBody & Structure0.03% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.03% per 10K miWheels0.03% per 10K miSeat Belts0.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.903.6%26
Tyres0.722.9%21
Visibility0.411.7%12
Brakes0.341.4%10
Suspension0.241.0%7
Identification of the vehicle0.070.3%2
Non-component advisories0.070.3%2
Steering0.070.3%2
Body & Structure0.030.1%1
Noise, emissions and leaks0.030.1%1
Wheels0.030.1%1
Seat Belts0.030.1%1

Mileage Statistics

40,227
Mean
24,079
Median
21,104
25th Percentile
41,462
75th Percentile
5.72% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec has an MOT pass rate of 77.0% based on 721 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,227 miles on the odometer. With a 23.0% failure rate, the 2011 Civic Si I-vtec is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 40,227 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.6% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 2.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility — 1.7% of failures

Visibility issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 2011 Honda Civic Si I-vtec models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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