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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda City Express. Check any City Express by registration number below.

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87.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Honda Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda City Express — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda City Express has an average MOT pass rate of 87.8%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the City Express is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda City Express, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda City Express performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 246 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

15k mi

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94.9% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda City Express

Honda City Express — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda City Express MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda City Express?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda City Express is 87.8% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda City Express?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda City Express reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.8%, the Honda City Express is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda City Express?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda City Express?
Typical mileage for the Honda City Express: 15,339 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used City Express to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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