2016 Toyota C-HR — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2016 Toyota C-HR passed 90.5% of its 2,672 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (14.1% fail rate), the 2016 C-HR comes out 4.6pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.1%) and lighting & signalling (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 137 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 13.4% versus 4.7%.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 9.0% of the time against 10.2% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.1% | 136 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 106 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 104 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.7% | 71 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 35 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 137 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 98 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 59 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 49 |
| 5 | Washers | 30 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 27 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.3% | 648 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.1% | 485 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 158 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 122 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.4% | 118 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 48 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 495 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,432 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 586 | 12.8% |
| 90-120k | 127 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,497 | 9.0% |
| Petrol | 1,175 | 10.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 527 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 538 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 525 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 534 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 548 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 C-HR
On a 2016 C-HR, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Toyota C-HRs pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 2,672 2016 Toyota C-HR MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Toyota C-HR?
Visibility, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2016 C-HR get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,672 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.