Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Honda Civic (2015–2017) Reliability

The Honda Civic (2015–2017) scores 63/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. The most-flagged failure mode is 1.5 vtec turbo oil dilution, typically surfacing between 30,000 and 120,000 km. Workshop repair runs €100–€400. Estimated used prices span €5,600–€9,400.

Composite Score
63
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2017
Est. used price€5,600–€9,400
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue50
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=2684
2684 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="CIVIC"
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26
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=341815
341,815 UK MOT tests · overall 25.8% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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77
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=251966
251,966 UK MOT tests · overall 26.7% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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75
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 341,815 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
79
8.4% fail vs 10.9% fleet
28,111 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
84
12.5% fail vs 19.2% fleet
88,542 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
78
25.4% fail vs 32.1% fleet
89,864 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
71
38.3% fail vs 38.8% fleet
135,298 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Headlamp
48,508
26.0%
#2
Track rod end
39,312
21.1%
#3
Ball joint dust cover
36,851
19.7%
#4
Registration plate lamp(s)
31,174
16.7%
#5
Headlamp aim
30,780
16.5%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Known Issues

Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.

1.5 VTEC Turbo oil dilution
Typical at 30,000–120,000 km
FK/FC Civic 1.5 L15 VTEC Turbo — fuel mixes into oil on short cold trips, oil level rises. ECU update mitigates; oil change interval tighter recommended.
€100–€400medium

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