Honda Ctx Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Ctx reliable? We analysed 680 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Ctx is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Ctx.
Honda Ctx Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Ctx. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Ctx MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Ctx to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Ctx Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Ctx fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Ctx Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Ctx models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Ctx Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Ctx owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Ctx MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Ctx year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 308 | 95.8% | 6,669 | 10,927 | 16,303 |
| 2014 | 268 | 95.9% | 5,856 | 10,890 | 19,930 |
How Long Does a Honda Ctx Last?
Based on 101 Honda Ctx vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Ctx Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Ctx 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 Ctx
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.9% MOT pass rate from 268 tests
95.8% MOT pass rate from 308 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Ctx is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.9% across 268 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Ctx Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Ctx THIS CAR | 96.0% | 680 | 10,346 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 |
| Velocette Mss | 95.2% | 1,214 | 13,594 mi | 72 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Ctx outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CtxShould you buy a used Honda Ctx?
The Honda Ctx has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.0% across 680 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Ctx with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Ctx owner drives around 1,183 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 Ctx 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.