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With 257,370 currently licensed in the UK, the Honda Civic is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Civic 5 stars in 2022, with 96% adult occupant and 82% child protection scores.
It has a 81.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,199 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £267/month or 40p/mile.
Theft risk is rated low at 2.9 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
81.5%
280,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£267
est. annual total
New From
£34,000
Euro NCAP tested the Civic in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
82%
Pedestrian
75%
Safety Assist
86%
There are 63 known DVSA recalls affecting the Honda Civic. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2021-10-20 to 2023-09-21
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2023-10-09 to 2024-05-27
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2022-10-07 to 2023-09-05
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2023-10-26 to 2023-10-28
R/2025/024
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turning the steering.
Build dates: 2024-08-01 to 2024-08-20
+ 58 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 280,000 MOT tests, the Civic has a first-time pass rate of 81.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Civic is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Honda Civic are estimated at around £3,199 per year, or £267 per month.
Fuel
£1,101
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,373
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Civic achieves a combined fuel economy of around 47.9 mpg (37.2 mpg urban, 57.6 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVIC 06 | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.3L |
| CIVIC 06 | PETROL | 44.1 mpg | 1.8L |
| CIVIC 06 | DIESEL | 55.4 mpg | 2.2L |
| CIVIC 1.7 DIESEL | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 1.7L |
| CIVIC 1.7 DIESEL (2002 YM) | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 1.7L |
| CIVIC 2018 | PETROL | 42.2 mpg | 1.0L |
| CIVIC 2018 | PETROL | 42.2 mpg | 1.5L |
| CIVIC 2018 | DIESEL | 53.3 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £34,000 new, a Honda Civic typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £25,500 | −£8,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £21,700 | −£12,300 |
| 3 years | 56% | £19,050 | −£14,950 |
| 4 years | 50% | £17,150 | −£16,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £15,800 | −£18,200 |
| 6 years | 43% | £14,700 | −£19,300 |
| 7 years | 41% | £13,800 | −£20,200 |
| 8 years | 39% | £13,100 | −£20,900 |
| 9 years | 37% | £12,450 | −£21,550 |
| 10 years | 35% | £11,850 | −£22,150 |
The Civic has a theft rate of 2.9 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 257,370 licensed and 44,961 SORN Civics in the UK (302,331 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Civic has a 81.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 280,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Civic 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 96% for adult occupant protection, 82% for child occupant protection, 75% for vulnerable road users, and 86% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Civic are estimated at around £3,199 per year (£267/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 63 known safety recalls affecting the Civic. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Civic has a theft rate of 2.9 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Civic starts from around £34,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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