2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate and common faults

18,441 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.9%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  3. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    451 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    307 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Toyota C-HR?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2018 Toyota C-HR cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,441 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota C-HR?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; headlamp: not working on main beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Toyota C-HR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).