Toyota C Hr MOT Failures
An analysis of 691,925 real DVSA MOT tests on the Toyota C Hr — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Toyota C Hr fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Toyota C Hr is tyre fouling a part of the vehicle — this model is 7.5 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 691,925 MOT tests, 0.1% of all Toyota C Hr tests recorded this as a failure.
Tyre failures indicate either poor maintenance or suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. Check all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall damage, and uneven wear patterns.
Other notable weak points include obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (80x the fleet average), front or rear fog lamp not securely attached (22x the fleet average), tyre wear or damage (8.8x the fleet average), and headlight fault (8.3x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Toyota C Hr's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Tyres, Lights & Electrics, Wipers & Windscreen. If you're inspecting a Toyota C Hr before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Toyota C Hr's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Toyota C Hr specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are front or rear fog lamp (25x the average) and front or rear fog lamp not securely attached (22x). obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (17x) and reversing lamp inoperative (11x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Toyota C Hr specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (37x the average) and front or rear fog lamp (29x). headlight fault (8.3x) and tyre wear or damage (5.7x) also appear frequently.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Toyota C Hr specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are tyre wear or damage (8.4x the average) and headlight fault (5.7x).
The shift from front or rear fog lamp at lower mileages to tyre wear or damage at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Toyota C Hr
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Toyota C Hr:
Tyres — check for tyre fouling a part of the vehicle, tyre wear or damage. Lights & Electrics — check for obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or..., front or rear fog lamp not securely attached, headlight fault, front or rear fog lamp, reversing lamp inoperative.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Toyota C Hr MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota C Hr?
Based on 691,925 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is tyre fouling a part of the vehicle — at 8x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... and front or rear fog lamp not securely attached.
Is the Toyota C Hr reliable based on MOT data?
The Toyota C Hr has 9 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is tyre fouling a part of the vehicle. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Toyota C Hr most commonly fails on tyre wear or damage and headlight fault. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are front or rear fog lamp and front or rear fog lamp not securely attached.
How do I check a Toyota C Hr's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.