2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Honda CR-V MOT pass rate and common faults

8,939 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    425 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    432 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.1%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Brakes13.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.5%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Honda CR-V?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2006 Honda CR-V cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,939 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Honda CR-V?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Honda CR-V reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).