2010 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · RE60 AYM

The 2.2 i-CTDi diesel in the CR-V typically returns around 35-43 mpg in real-world driving, with CO2 emissions of around 171-195 g/km placing it in VED band F or G. Annual road tax for this band is roughly £170-£210 depending on exact emissions output. Insurance for a 2010 CR-V diesel sits around group 25-28E, so expect premiums in the £450-£650 range for an average driver.

Maintenance costs are moderate but rise with mileage. Routine servicing (oil, filter, plugs) runs around £180-£250 at an independent garage, while a cambelt replacement on the 2.2 diesel is a significant £500-£800 job. Front suspension components (wheel bearings, track rod ends, bushes) are reasonably priced at around £100-£200 per corner fitted, but the cumulative cost of refreshing the front end on this vehicle could easily reach £600-£900. Brake discs and pads for the CR-V are mid-priced at around £250-£350 for a full axle refurbishment.

Estimated annual running cost: £1,400-£1,800, factoring in higher-than-average fuel use given the mileage, mid-range insurance, VED, and a realistic maintenance allowance for a diesel CR-V approaching 160,000 miles.

Inspect the front wheel bearings for play by rocking each front wheel at the top and bottom — the December 2025 advisory noted slight play on both sides, and these typically deteriorate quickly. Check the track rod end dust covers on both sides for splits or grease leakage; the 2024 failure specifically flagged the covers as excessively damaged, and the 2025 advisory shows the offside is still showing deterioration. Have the front suspension arms and bushes inspected, as the offside front arm pin or bush was flagged as worn at the 2024 test.

On the 2.2 i-CTDi diesel engine, check for excessive smoke on startup (blue/grey smoke indicates oil consumption issues), listen for injector rattle on cold start, and inspect the oil filler cap for mayonnaise residue suggesting head gasket or EGR problems. Check the EGR valve for carbon build-up, a common failure on high-mileage Honda diesels. Also verify the timing belt replacement history, as a snapped belt on these engines is catastrophic.

Lighting and electrical items should be thoroughly checked — the 2025 failure flagged four separate lighting defects. Walk around the vehicle and confirm every bulb (front position, rear stop, rear upper position, headlamps, indicators, number plate) is functioning. Inspect the rear light clusters for corroded connectors, which is a common cause of intermittent lighting failures. Also check tyre condition across all four corners, as the 2024 test flagged front and offside rear tyres as worn on both edges — uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension geometry issues.