Toyota C-Hr common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Toyota C-Hr at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 68,268 UK MOT tests of the Toyota C-Hr in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is headlamp (not working on dipped beam): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 5.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (4.2×); tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (1.6×); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps) (2.1×). The most common reasons a Toyota C-Hr fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); headlamp (not working on dipped beam); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Toyota C-Hr
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Toyota C-Hr than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.9× | 10,957 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7.5% | 1.8% | 4.2× | 10,957 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 12% | 7.3% | 1.6× | 14,146 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.1× | 543 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6× | 2,190 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 10% | 6.6% | 1.5× | 1,242 |
Toyota C-Hr by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 13,153 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (6.2%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 24,008 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.3%, 2×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11,291 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam (3.6%, 4.5×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,077 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam (3.9%, 2.8×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 944 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.4%, 2.7×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 315 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (12%, 1.7×) |
Toyota C-Hr by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 474 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.5×) |
| 2017 | 13,973 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.9×) |
| 2018 | 18,518 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.3×) |
| 2019 | 17,872 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.5×) |
| 2020 | 16,587 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.1×) |
| 2021 | 756 | Nothing stands out |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Toyota C-Hr?
In 68,268 UK MOT tests of the Toyota C-Hr in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is headlamp (not working on dipped beam): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 5.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (4.2×); tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (1.6×); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps) (2.1×). The most common reasons a Toyota C-Hr fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); headlamp (not working on dipped beam); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Toyota C-Hrs fail the MOT?
Across 68,268 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Toyota C-Hr were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (5.5% of tests); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (3.8% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (2.2% of tests).
At what mileage do Toyota C-Hr problems start?
The clearest Toyota C-Hr-specific issue, headlamp (not working on dipped beam), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2016–2018 cars (4.1% of tests vs 0.7% for all cars that age).
Where does this Toyota C-Hr data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 68,268 tests of the Toyota C-Hr. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.