2006 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · FG56 XTH

The 2006 Honda CR-V presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 September 2024 at 107,815 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test just three days earlier on 20 September 2024 at 107,707 miles revealed a failed offside stop lamp and split constant velocity boots on both the nearside and offside front drive shafts. These were evidently addressed promptly ahead of the successful retest, indicating reactive but effective rectification. The 2023 test on 5 October 2023 at 101,875 miles also passed cleanly, reinforcing a pattern of consistent upkeep in recent years. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Accumulating 107,815 miles over approximately twenty years equates to roughly 5,391 miles per year, well below the UK average. The 2023 to 2024 interval shows approximately 5,940 miles covered in just under twelve months, suggesting a recent uptick in use after what appears to have been a period of lighter annual driving. The gap between the November 2021 test at 89,874 miles and the October 2023 test at 101,875 miles represents around 12,000 miles over nearly two years, confirming moderate but steady use throughout. No suspicious mileage anomalies or large unexplained gaps appear in the record. The 2021 failure on 17 November 2021 at 89,748 miles flagged excessively worn nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar pins or bushes, a suspension component issue that can manifest as knocking over uneven surfaces and compromised cornering stability. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit at that test, and all four tyres showed cracking or perishing, suggesting the vehicle may have stood idle for extended periods. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear anti-roll bar linkage and suspension bushes for play, check the condition and age of all four tyres including the spare, and examine the CV joint boots for any fresh deterioration despite the 2024 repair. Given the low annual mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is prudent, as standing vehicles can develop localised rust on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust components despite low wear on mechanical parts.