2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota Celica MOT pass rate and common faults

850 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 850 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Brakes25.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks15.8%
  4. Suspension11.9%
  5. Body & chassis10.0%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2006 Toyota Celica?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2006 Toyota Celica cars passed their MOT first time, across 850 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Celica?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Celica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).