1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

237 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Horn: not working3.0%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.0%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks11.0%
  3. Brakes9.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.9%
  5. Suspension8.4%
  6. Steering4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 74.3% of 1994 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 237 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).