Honda CR-V

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 26 model years from 358,980 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

358,980

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V was MOT tested 358,980 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 26 model years (1997 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 15,141 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 31 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Honda CR-Vs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 19 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 128,330 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,832 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the CR-V is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Honda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1993cc)

£1,634

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,089

Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Honda CR-V?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Honda brand average-4% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread31 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Honda CR-V by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	96%	326	20,832 mi
2021	96%	13,284	24,270 mi
2020	96%	12,389	29,574 mi
2019	96%	15,141	35,707 mi
2018	93%	15,931	46,102 mi
2017	91%	20,232	55,840 mi
2016	91%	23,962	65,255 mi
2015	90%	23,539	74,210 mi
2014	88%	25,029	83,042 mi
2013	87%	23,931	90,377 mi
2012	85%	21,249	94,887 mi
2011	83%	17,179	106,314 mi
2010	82%	17,187	111,296 mi
2009	79%	16,755	127,800 mi
2008	76%	19,286	133,540 mi
2007	74%	26,436	135,871 mi
2006	72%	17,606	137,398 mi
2005	70%	16,222	139,535 mi
2004	70%	11,559	135,916 mi
2003	69%	9,218	136,701 mi
2002	69%	6,011	141,722 mi
2001	70%	2,186	122,406 mi
2000	65%	1,278	122,901 mi
1999	67%	1,607	129,634 mi
1998	67%	1,169	126,291 mi
1997	70%	268	128,330 mi

Questions about the Honda CR-V

Is the Honda CR-V reliable?

Across its 26 model years in our data (1997 to 2022), the Honda CR-V averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 358,980 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Honda CR-V has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Honda CR-V has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 65%, a 31 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.