2006 Honda CR-V · 33,911 MOT tests
2006 Honda CR-V reliability
2006 Honda CR-Vs fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 CR-V years (33,911 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 44.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 131,345
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,911
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 24.4% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.4%
- Suspension19.7%
- Brakes9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.2%
- Tyres6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.05%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 4.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.96%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.34%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.29%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.57%)
Other years
Every Honda CR-V year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Honda CR-V reliable?
2006 Honda CR-Vs fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 CR-V years (33,911 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.09% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.05% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Honda CR-V shows 131,345 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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