Honda Civic Crx
From 1,012 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 50 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 50 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 26 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 24 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 22 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 18 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.7% of Civic Crx failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £165.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 72.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1993 | 71.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
| 1992 | 82.7% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 1990 | 80.2% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
1 earlier years
| 1989 | 86.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Civic Crxs tested had between 91,246 and 141,085 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 109,468 median miles, the Civic Crx has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Civic Crx MOT pass rate?
The Honda Civic Crx has a 76.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,012 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Civic Crx?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Civic Crx is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 50 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Civic Crx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Civic Crx is 109,468 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 91,246 and 141,085 miles.
Buying a used Civic Crx?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £165 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 40.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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