2017 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 82.6% of Toyota C-HRs first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 42,050 C-HR first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen), lamps and electrical equipment and tyres.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota C-HRs first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, C-HRs first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the C-HR figure was 4.4 points higher.
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| Test year | 2017 C-HR | All cars first used 2017 | C-HR first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.4% | 85.9% | 13,868 |
| 2022 | 84.4% | 83.9% | 14,033 |
| 2023 | 82.9% | 81.7% | 13,975 |
| 2024 | 82.3% | 79.8% | 14,050 |
| 2025 | 82.6% | 78.2% | 14,025 |
Common 2017 Toyota C-HR MOT failures
Share of the 7,310 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 30.1% | 2,201 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | 15.5% | 1,131 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 13.5% | 986 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 9.4% | 690 |
| Headlamp: not working on main beam | 8.0% | 585 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2017 Toyota C-HR before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Common 2017 Toyota C-HR MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 C-HRs, as a share of all 42,050 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 13.4% | 5,625 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 12.4% | 5,198 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.4% | 3,534 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.0% | 3,356 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 2.9% | 1,222 |
Questions about the 2017 Toyota C-HR MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Toyota C-HR?
In 2025, 82.6% of C-HRs first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 C-HR most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (in 36.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (30.8%) and tyres (26.4%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (30.1%).
How often does a 2017 Toyota C-HR fail its MOT?
In 2025, 17.4% of first tests on C-HRs first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 12.4% failed, and a further 5.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 7,310 of 42,050 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota C-HR MOT advisories?
“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 13.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (12.4%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.0%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (2.9%).
Is a 2017 Toyota C-HR reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 88.4% in 2021 to 82.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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