1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

189 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 189 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.1%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.2%
  2. Body & chassis11.1%
  3. Suspension10.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  5. Brakes10.1%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1993 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 74.1% of 1993 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 189 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 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).