2006 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · CT06 POU

The 2006 Honda CR-V presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 1 March 2022 passing cleanly at 117,530 miles and recording zero defects whatsoever. That is now over four years old, so the certificate is long expired, and no subsequent test exists on record. The vehicle has effectively sat idle or been used extremely sparingly since early 2022, meaning any current assessment must rely entirely on a physical inspection rather than recent paper evidence. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Between the October 2019 test at 105,012 miles and the March 2022 test at 117,530 miles, the vehicle covered just 12,518 miles across roughly two and a half years, averaging around 5,000 miles annually. That is well below the typical UK average and consistent with the overall lifetime figure of roughly 5,876 miles per year. The record is notably sparse, with no entries between March 2022 and today in June 2026, suggesting the vehicle may have been laid up, stored, or used only occasionally on short journeys. Prolonged inactivity carries its own risks, including deteriorated rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture ingress into brake and fuel systems. Despite the clean MOT history, the absence of any recorded defects should not be mistaken for a guarantee of current condition. A vehicle that has covered very few miles over several years demands close attention to perishable items. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are prone to deterioration through age and lack of use rather than mileage alone. Brake calipers can seize and discs can corrode when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Tyres must be examined for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades over time regardless of remaining tread depth. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections where moisture collects. A prospective buyer should treat this vehicle as one that has been largely dormant for the last four years. The clean MOT record is encouraging but outdated. A thorough pre-purchase inspection, including a road test to assess brake operation, steering response, and transmission smoothness, is essential before committing. The low mileage is attractive, but age and inactivity can be just as punishing on a vehicle's mechanical integrity as high mileage and heavy use.