2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · C1 KTF
2008 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 95,090 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C1 KTF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2022
- 95,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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C1 KTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (C1 KTF) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
Early Mk8 cars had a recall for the handbrake ratchet. Ensure this has been carried out.
- Roof Channel CorrosionModerate
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