MOT reliability
Honda C9
51 vehicles · 183 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 51 Honda C9 vehicles and 183 completed MOT tests, the Honda C9 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,320 miles.
51
Vehicles
183
MOT tests
3,054
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda C9 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda C9 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering16%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure1%
Honda C9 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 10 | 70% |
| 6 | 14 | 71% |
| 7 | 15 | 80% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 12 | 75% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 17 | 76% |
| 17 | 14 | 79% |
| 18 | 20 | 75% |
| 19 | 19 | 74% |
| 20 | 10 | 70% |
Fuel types: Petrol (51)
Most common Honda C9 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda C9 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) (3 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2) (2 times)
Honda C9 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 14 | 71% | 38,689 |
| 2001 | 6 | 20 | 80% | 48,915 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 34,603 |
| 1999 | 5 | 18 | 78% | 38,959 |
| 1997 | 4 | 15 | 80% | 21,777 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 4,998 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 | 75% | 21,149 |
| 1991 | 5 | 13 | 100% | 19,917 |
| 1990 | 6 | 29 | 66% | 38,643 |
| 1989 | 8 | 29 | 72% | 19,366 |
| 1988 | 4 | 10 | 80% | 22,829 |
| 1987 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 2,496 |
| 1986 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 28,272 |
Honda C9 reliability FAQ
Across 51 Honda C9 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda C9 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda C9 in our data has covered around
29,320 miles.
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