2009 Honda CR-V · 32,981 MOT tests
2009 Honda CR-V reliability
2009 Honda CR-Vs fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 CR-V years (32,981 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 30.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 119,186
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,981
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.3% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Suspension11.7%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Steering4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.92%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.37%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.1%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.08%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.07%)
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 2009 Honda CR-V reliable?
2009 Honda CR-Vs fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 CR-V years (32,981 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.92% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.9% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Honda CR-V shows 119,186 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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