1999 Honda Civic · 7,405 MOT tests
1999 Honda Civic reliability
1999 Honda Civics fail 38.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Civic years (7,405 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- 38.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Civics: 32.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 95,250
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,405
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.2% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Honda Civic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Brakes11.4%
- Suspension10.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Steering6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.06%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.67%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.13%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.51%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.03%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.48%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.6%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.47%)
Other years
Every Honda Civic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Honda Civic reliable?
1999 Honda Civics fail 38.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Civic years (7,405 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Honda Civic MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.06% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.67% of tests), position lamp not working (3.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Honda Civic have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Honda Civic shows 95,250 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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