2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate and common faults

487 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 487 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.8%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Tyres4.5%
  4. Brakes3.5%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Toyota C-HR?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2016 Toyota C-HR cars passed their MOT first time, across 487 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota C-HR?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Toyota C-HR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).