2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · PX09 RYW

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a concerning downward trend in maintenance quality, evidenced by the significant number of defects recorded in the most recent February 2026 test. While the car passed after a failure on 16 February 2026 at 131,595 miles, the tester identified multiple issues including corroded brake pipes, worn front tyres, and severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust covers. The failure on 16 February 2026 at 131,594 miles also highlighted an inoperative parking brake and insufficient braking efficiency. This recent cluster of faults suggests a shift from the relatively clean records seen in 2023 and 2024 toward a period of neglected mechanical upkeep. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. A notable period of lower usage occurred between February 2022 and October 2020, where mileage only increased by roughly 4,000 miles. However, the vehicle has seen more rapid use recently, covering nearly 20,000 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This increase in annual distance, combined with the sudden appearance of multiple suspension and braking defects, indicates the vehicle is now being driven more frequently, which is accelerating the wear on consumable components and rubber seals. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with exhaust corrosion dating back to 2019 and 2020, and the 2026 test specifically flagged corroded brake pipes. The deterioration of suspension components, including shock absorber boots in 2017 and 2022 and the recent failure of track rod end and ball joint dust covers, suggests that the rubber components across the suspension system are reaching the end of their service life. Beyond the immediate mechanical faults, the history of perishing and cracking tyres across multiple years, including 2017, 2018, and 2020, indicates a pattern of delayed maintenance regarding basic consumables. The buyer should specifically check the condition of all suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and the integrity of the brake lines to ensure the recent repairs have fully addressed the underlying corrosion and wear. Detailed attention should also be paid to the current state of the tyres to ensure they are not merely legal but also free from sidewall cracking.