Toyota C-Hr
From 125,411 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer C-Hrs fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.7% vs 88.7% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 2,455 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,455 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1,602 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,514 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,478 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 884 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 560 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 404 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 364 |
| wiper blade defective | 358 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 259 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.6% of C-Hr failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £55.
Toyota C-Hr on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 14,400 newly registered in the past year with 1,901 leaving, a net gain of 12,499. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 134,676 | 811 | +4,544 | -835 | +3,709 |
| 2025 Q2 | 130,704 | 1,074 | +2,668 | -478 | +2,190 |
| 2025 Q1 | 128,708 | 880 | +4,038 | -534 | +3,504 |
| 2024 Q4 | 125,437 | 647 | +3,150 | -54 | +3,096 |
| 2024 Q3 | 122,453 | 535 | +4,994 | -50 | +4,944 |
| 2024 Q2 | 117,593 | 451 | +3,890 | -0 | +4,266 |
| 2024 Q1 | 113,363 | 415 | +3,294 | -152 | +3,142 |
| 2023 Q4 | 110,119 | 517 | +2,574 | -198 | +2,376 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Hr Design Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 31,518 | 24% |
| C-Hr Excel Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 30,064 | 22% |
| C-Hr Icon Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 23,655 | 18% |
| C-Hr Dynamic Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 16,488 | 12% |
| C-Hr Gr Sport Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 13,907 | 10% |
| C-Hr Design Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 5,382 | 4% |
| C-Hr Excel | Petrol | 2,711 | 2% |
| C-Hr Icon | Petrol | 1,971 | 1% |
| C-Hr Dynamic | Petrol | 1,588 | 1% |
| C-Hr Orange Edition Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,567 | 1% |
| C-Hr Gr Sport Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,113 | <1% |
| C-Hr Excel Phev Auto | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,076 | <1% |
| C-Hr Excel Cvt | Petrol | 523 | <1% |
| C-Hr Excel Awd Cvt | Petrol | 502 | <1% |
| C-Hr Design | Petrol | 445 | <1% |
| C-Hr Premiere Edition Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 360 | <1% |
| C-Hr Red Edition Hev Cvt | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 325 | <1% |
| C-Hr Icon Cvt | Petrol | 320 | <1% |
| C-Hr Dynamic Cvt | Petrol | 284 | <1% |
| C-Hr Dynamic Awd Cvt | Petrol | 266 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.6% | a reversing lamp inoperative, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 87.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
3 earlier years
| 2018 | 84.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2017 | 84.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 88.7% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all C-Hrs tested had between 25,314 and 46,479 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,516 median miles, the C-Hr has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota C-Hr MOT pass rate?
The Toyota C-Hr has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 125,411 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota C-Hr?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota C-Hr is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 2,455 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
How many Toyota C-Hrs are on UK roads?
There are 134,676 Toyota C-Hrs currently licensed on UK roads, with 811 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota C-Hr at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota C-Hr is 37,516 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,314 and 46,479 miles.
Buying a used C-Hr?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.