Honda Cr Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cr reliable? We analysed 1,230 real MOT tests across 375 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cr is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre is unsuitable, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cr.
Honda Cr Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cr. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cr MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cr to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cr Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cr fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cr Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cr owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cr MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cr year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 78 | 84.6% | 756 | 4,624 | 55,517 |
| 2005 | 98 | 76.5% | 2,810 | 57,968 | 123,137 |
| 2004 | 53 | 83.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 73 | 83.6% | 2,014 | 2,742 | 67,427 |
| 2002 | 146 | 87.7% | 6 | 170 | 69,272 |
| 2001 | 94 | 78.7% | 132 | 716 | 151,928 |
| 2000 | 98 | 75.5% | 163 | 14,176 | 19,442 |
| 1999 | 119 | 79.8% | 9,246 | 12,672 | 15,245 |
| 1998 | 65 | 83.1% | 124 | 120,001 | 136,658 |
| 1997 | 51 | 86.3% | 562 | 642 | 3,882 |
How Long Does a Honda Cr Last?
Based on 375 Honda Cr vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cr Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cr MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cr
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.7% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
75.5% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cr is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 146 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cr Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cr THIS CAR | 83.0% | 1,230 | 14,718 mi | 29 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi S5 TDI MHEV QUATTRO Auto | 89.8% | 854 | 32,446 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cr outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CrShould you buy a used Honda Cr?
The Honda Cr has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 1,230 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cr are tyre is unsuitable (11 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (9), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Cr owner drives around 1,394 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cr models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.