Verdict
The Toyota C-HR passes its MOT first time on 86.3% of tests, 1.7 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (84.6%). That puts it ahead of 67% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2022 C-HR does best (beats 77% of cars) and the 2021 worst (beats 63%).
Of its engines, the 1.8 Hybrid does best (beats 68%) and the 2.0 Hybrid worst (beats 60%).
Better than average on tyres, brakes, suspension.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 86.4% | Beats 68% | B |
| 1.2 Petrol | 85.3% | Beats 62% | B |
| 2.0 Hybrid | 87.9% | Beats 60% | C |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Windscreen wipers 2.1× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Headlight bulbs & units 2.9× typical
Check dipped and main beam on both sides. - Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre. - Tyre tread depth
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Headlight aim
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left. - Brake pads
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wipers | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.1× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 2.1% | 3.3% | 0.6× |
| Headlight bulbs & units | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.9× |
| Tyre tread depth | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.8× |
| Reversing lights | 1.0% | 0.1% | 15.5× |
| Windscreen washers | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8× |
| Headlight aim | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6× |
| Brake pads | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5× |
| Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3× |
| Number plate lights | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 41.3 |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | 18.5 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 14.8 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14.4 |
| A reversing lamp inoperative | 10.0 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9.1 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9.0 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8.3 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2023 Toyota C-HR1 engine91.8% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 91.8% | Beats 90% | A |
2022 Toyota C-HR2 engines90.6% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 90.4% | Beats 75% | B |
| 2.0 Hybrid | 91.6% | Beats 83% | A |
2021 Toyota C-HR2 engines88.3% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 88.5% | Beats 65% | B |
| 2.0 Hybrid | 87.0% | Beats 44% | C |
2020 Toyota C-HR2 engines87.3% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 87.4% | Beats 64% | B |
| 2.0 Hybrid | 87.1% | Beats 60% | C |
2019 Toyota C-HR3 engines86.4% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 86.3% | Beats 68% | B |
| 1.2 Petrol | 86.8% | Beats 60% | C |
| 2.0 Hybrid | 86.6% | Beats 54% | C |
2018 Toyota C-HR2 engines84.6% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 84.5% | Beats 64% | B |
| 1.2 Petrol | 85.3% | Beats 59% | C |
2017 Toyota C-HR2 engines84.6% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 84.6% | Beats 73% | B |
| 1.2 Petrol | 84.6% | Beats 64% | B |
2016 Toyota C-HR2 engines85.5% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | 85.2% | Beats 84% | A |
| 1.2 Petrol | 85.9% | Beats 80% | B |
FAQ
What is the Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate?
86.3% of MOT tests on the Toyota C-HR were passed first time, based on 450,070 tests between 2019 and 2026 of cars first registered 2016–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 84.6% of the time.
Is the Toyota C-HR reliable?
On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 67% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Toyota C-HR year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2022 C-HR does best for its age and mileage: it beats 77% of cars on UK roads. The 2021 does worst: it beats 63%.
Which Toyota C-HR engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.8 Hybrid does best: it beats 68% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Hybrid does worst: it beats 60%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Toyota C-HR?
The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, tyre damage & cracking, headlight bulbs & units. Compared with similar cars, windscreen wipers comes up 2.1× as often.