Honda CL350 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CL350 reliable? We analysed 441 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CL350 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include footrest insecure, steering lock stop ineffective and direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CL350.
Honda CL350 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CL350. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CL350 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CL350 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CL350 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CL350 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CL350 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CL350 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CL350 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CL350 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 55 | 83.6% | 6,972 | 10,086 | 14,961 |
How Long Does a Honda CL350 Last?
Based on 152 Honda CL350 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CL350 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CL350 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CL350
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CL350 is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 55 tests.
How Does the Honda CL350 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CL350 THIS CAR | 88.4% | 441 | 11,138 mi | 12 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Fiat Dino | 81.4% | 705 | 58,281 mi | 54 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CL350 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CL350Should you buy a used Honda CL350?
The Honda CL350 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 441 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CL350 are footrest insecure (5 recorded failures), steering lock stop ineffective (3), and direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CL350 owner drives around 187 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CL350 models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.