2021 Honda CR-V · 2,426 MOT tests
2021 Honda CR-V reliability
2021 Honda CR-Vs fail 6.5% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 CR-V years (2,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 6.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,777
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,426
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Tyres1.9%
- Brakes0.5%
- Wheels0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.99%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.54%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.25%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.25%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.96%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.87%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.54%) · Driver's view cleared before test (0.41%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.33%)
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 2021 Honda CR-V reliable?
2021 Honda CR-Vs fail 6.5% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 CR-V years (2,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.99% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Honda CR-V shows 24,777 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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