1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,372 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,372 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.1%
  2. Brakes17.3%
  3. Suspension15.9%
  4. Body & chassis15.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks15.3%
  6. Steering7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Tyres6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 1999 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 61.1% of 1999 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,372 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).