2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate and common faults

13,943 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,943 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    444 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    336 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    94 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes3.9%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Steering0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

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 structure14.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

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 2017 Toyota C-HR?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2017 Toyota C-HR cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,943 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Toyota C-HR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).