Honda Crx
From 846 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. 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 79 failures in 2024. 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 | 79 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 38 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 30 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 27 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 26 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 23 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 22 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 21 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.3% of Crx failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 14.7% 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 £143.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 86.2% | 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 suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Crxs tested had between 75,746 and 121,612 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,721 median miles, the Crx has 0.026 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 Crx MOT pass rate?
The Honda Crx has a 76.7% MOT pass rate based on 846 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Crx?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda 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 79 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Crx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Crx is 89,721 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,746 and 121,612 miles.
Buying a used 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 76.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £143 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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