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Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi (2008)

319 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.1% first-time pass rate

2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi

CarHunch analysed 319 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 319 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2008 CR-V diesel struggles slightly below the UK average, with a 72.3% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—meaning roughly one in four fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially non-existent in this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't a concern here.

At 139,000 miles median, these vehicles are well-used but typical for their age, and the average 1.23 failures per MOT suggest wear-related issues rather than fundamental design problems. Check service history carefully when viewing one for sale, and budget for suspension or exhaust work—the actual failure patterns will tell you whether you're looking at routine maintenance or something more serious.

The 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass
82.1%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
1.23
Over 6.1 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
139k
Middle half: 119k–162k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 319 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi

Based on MOT data from 319 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 315 82.1% 1.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,046 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.3%
327
Silver 26.1%
273
Grey 23.5%
246
Blue 12%
125
Red 6.1%
64
Bronze 1.1%
11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

139,314
typical
119,101
low mileage
162,110
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi vehicles fall between 119,101 and 162,110 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 119,101 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
119,101–162,110 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdis sit.
Over 218,848 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdi — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 52% of 2008 Honda Cr V Es I Ctdis are still active.

134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.

114 134 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.23
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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