2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate and common faults

17,914 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,914 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    266 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    67 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.1%
  4. Brakes0.2%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.5%

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 2021 Toyota C-HR?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2021 Toyota C-HR cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,914 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota C-HR?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; reversing lamps: inoperative; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Toyota C-HR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).