2017 Toyota C-HR petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol than on all cars registered in 2017.

• Brake pads1.7× usual
  Toyota C-HR

  18.6% All 2017 cars

  10.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 2.2% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Wipers2.7× usual
  Toyota C-HR

  7.3% All 2017 cars

  2.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 1.7% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Headlights1.7× usual
  Toyota C-HR

  2% All 2017 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 1% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

Common 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  29% 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.

• Brakes
  25% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  10% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  8% 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 electrics
  6% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol

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 windscreen

  All 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 glitches

  All 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

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Have all the recalls been done? Can a Toyota dealer confirm from the VIN?
2. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 1.7× as often on the 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2.7× as often on the 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the headlights? (Flagged at MOT 1.7× as often on the 2017 Toyota C-HR petrol as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?