Used car guide · 2016–2026

Toyota C-HR common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong on a used Toyota C-HR, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 254,492 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.

The 2026 Toyota C-HR

Cars registered in 2026 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. There are no known faults on record for this year in the UK buying guides we use, so the rest of this page covers the Toyota C-HR as a whole.

8,083registered new in 2026 so far
2029first MOT due
Petrol hybridmost common fuel (also plug-in hybrid)
What to check on a 2026 car
  • Warranty left

    Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.

  • Servicing

    Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.

  • Finance

    Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.

  • Recalls

    Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.

  • Logbook (V5C)

    The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.

Check for recalls on GOV.UK

Other years

Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).

20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

What usually goes wrong with a Toyota C-HR?

Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.

  • Six recalls (2017–2019)

    Cars registered 2016–2019 · 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

    Cars registered 2016–2023 · 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

    Cars registered 2016–2023 · 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

Common Toyota C-HR MOT failures to check

Parts flagged at MOT well above the usual rate for cars the same age, for each fuel on its own. From the DVSA’s results for every MOT done in Great Britain during 2023–2025.

Petrol

  • Wipers

    up to 2.9× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

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

  • Brake pads

    up to 1.9× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2016 and 2017.

    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.

Hybrid

  • Headlights

    up to 4.2× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

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

  • Wipers

    up to 3× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

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

Toyota C-HR MOT pass rate by year

Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2016 Toyota C-HR did best (83% passed first time, 6 points above all 2016 cars) and the 2018 did worst (83%, 0 points above all 2018 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.

YearPass first timeAll cars that yearMOT tests
202395%92% +31,440
202292%89% +318,916
202190%87% +335,289
202088%87% +148,719
201986%85% +152,358
201883%83% +054,777
201783%80% +341,548
201683%77% +61,445

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

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 wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2.9× as often on the Toyota C-HR as on other cars the same age.)
  3. Any recent work on the headlights? (Flagged at MOT 3.8× as often on the Toyota C-HR as on other cars the same age.)
  4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

Looking at a Toyota C-HR?

Check the actual car: its own MOT history, whether it already shows these weak spots and what to ask the seller. Free, no sign-up.

Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score