2016 Toyota C-HR: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Toyota C-HRs, from 487 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 487 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2016 Toyota C-HR MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres26% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes23% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension13% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics10% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Six recalls (2017–2019)All engines
Recalls covered hybrid drive parts that might not have been bolted together properly, leaking fuel tanks, ESP software, engine-bay wiring that could chafe and cause a fire, badly fitted rear wheel bearings (cars built June to Aug 2018) and seat side airbags.
At the viewing: Ask a Toyota dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Toyota C-HR (Mk1, 2017-2023) buyer’s guide
- Cracked windscreenAll engines
Cracked windscreens are the most talked-about fault, often in the top right corner. Replacement means recalibrating the safety cameras.
At the viewing: Look closely at the whole screen for cracks and chips.
Source: Auto Express: used Toyota C-HR (Mk1, 2017-2023) buyer’s guide
- Wind noise and sat nav glitchesAll engines
Some owners report wind noise from the door and window seals, and sat nav glitches.
At the viewing: Listen at motorway speed and try the sat nav.
Source: Auto Express: used Toyota C-HR (Mk1, 2017-2023) buyer’s guide
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,340 | Tyres 12% |
| 2022 | 17,552 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 17,646 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 16,294 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 17,648 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 18,511 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 14,018 | Tyres 27% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2016 Toyota C-HRs registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score