1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

350 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 350 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    28 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.0%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Suspension11.4%
  4. Lights & electrics11.4%
  5. Body & chassis10.6%
  6. Steering7.4%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

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: steering rack: gaiter missing or 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 1995 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 70.6% of 1995 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 350 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; 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. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1995 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).