Honda Civic crx
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 961 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
961
Best Year
1992 (87%)
Years Covered
9
About the Honda Civic crx
The Honda Civic crx has been tested 961 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1990 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1992 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 175 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older HONDA CIVIC CRXs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 125,621 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 103,304 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the Civic crx is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Honda models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Honda Civic crx by Year
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