Is the Honda CR-V ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 203,583 MOT tests, around 48% of Honda CR-V models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 30% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 49% diesel, 47% petrol. Diesel CR-V models are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol CR-V models are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 48%
- Likely charged
- 30%
- Depends on the car
- 21%
- MOT tests analysed
- 203,583
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CR-V ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many CR-V models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | Likely compliant19 tested | Likely compliant165 tested |
| 2020 | – | Likely compliant1,481 tested | Likely compliant4,126 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant29 tested | Likely compliant4,732 tested | Likely compliant3,625 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant4,261 tested | Likely compliant5,193 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,860 tested | Likely compliant5,145 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,277 tested | Likely compliant5,010 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car9,630 tested | Likely compliant4,853 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car9,728 tested | Likely compliant5,151 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged8,289 tested | Likely compliant5,979 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged7,117 tested | Likely compliant5,527 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,803 tested | Likely compliant3,230 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged5,229 tested | Likely compliant5,090 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged7,191 tested | Likely compliant2,736 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged6,826 tested | Likely compliant4,306 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely charged8,668 tested | Likely compliant6,880 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely charged5,566 tested | Likely compliant4,962 tested | – |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,872 tested | Check Euro standard6,019 tested | – |
| 2004 | Likely charged10 tested | Check Euro standard6,852 tested | – |
| 2003 | Likely charged12 tested | Check Euro standard5,636 tested | – |
| 2002 | Likely charged8 tested | Check Euro standard3,791 tested | – |
| 2001 | Likely charged1 tested | Check Euro standard1,458 tested | – |
| 2000 | – | Likely charged936 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged1 tested | Likely charged641 tested | – |
| 1998 | – | Likely charged441 tested | – |
| 1997 | Likely charged1 tested | Likely charged134 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the CR-V
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (49% of CR-V models tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (47% of CR-V models tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (4% of CR-V models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
CR-V models from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (21% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Honda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how CR-V models fare at the MOT too: see the Honda CR-V MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda CR-V for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda CR-V models in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2021. 2007 was the most common year, with 15,552 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
CR-V models from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 81% of the time, at an average of 71,961 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 68% of the time with 112,335 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel CR-V models likely to comply are from 2016. 9,277 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 87% of the time and averaged 57,059 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol CR-V models likely to comply are from 2006. 4,962 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 132,894 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the CR-V's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.5% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.1%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.6% of tests.
Overall, 74% of CR-V models passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 91,195 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 203,583 first MOT tests of the Honda CR-V carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 203,583 MOT tests say about the Honda CR-V and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda CR-V ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 48% of CR-V models on the road are likely compliant and 30% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol CR-V years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol CR-V models first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel CR-V ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel CR-V models from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific CR-V is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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