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K29 CTR

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 CTR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 149,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 148,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 139,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,332 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2021 133,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2020 128,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall shoulder wear

Offside Front Outer tyre wall split/ perishing

Offside Front tyre wall shoulder wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wall shoulder wear

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front Outer tyre wall split/ perishing

Offside Front tyre wall shoulder wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracked+perished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall small splits

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaitor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracked+perished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall small splits

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both wipers smearing screen

Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake disc+pads showing signs of heat, disc inner surface corroded

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,521 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,521 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,579 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,118 miles

nearside rear tyre perished to tread and splitting.

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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K29 CTR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K29 CTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K29 CTR registered?

K29 CTR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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