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Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdi (2008)

283 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.9% first-time pass rate

2008 Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdi

CarHunch analysed 283 real MOT records for the 2008 Honda Cr V Ex 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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This 2008 CR-V diesel struggles at the MOT: a 68.5% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, meaning roughly one in three fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical issues.

With a median mileage of 142,386 miles, these vehicles are well-used but typical for their age, and the low advisory count (0.0 per vehicle) suggests the diesel engine itself is holding up reasonably well despite the high failure rate—most issues are probably wear items like brakes and suspension that accumulate with age. Before buying, run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the diesel engine's service history and recent MOT patterns, as inconsistent passes can signal recurring problems rather than one-off fixes.

We have limited data for the 2008 Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdi — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
81.9%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
1.09
Over 5.7 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
142k
Middle half: 126k–163k
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These stats describe 283 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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Based on MOT data from 283 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 280 81.8% 1.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 821 Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.2%
240
Black 28.3%
232
Grey 19.7%
162
Blue 11.3%
93
Red 9.1%
75
Bronze 2.3%
19

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Honda Cr V Ex 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.

142,386
typical
126,446
low mileage
163,370
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdi vehicles fall between 126,446 and 163,370 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 126,446 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.
126,446–163,370 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdis sit.
Over 220,549 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 Ex I Ctdi — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2008 Honda Cr V Ex I Ctdis are still active.

107 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

92 107 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

5.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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