2023 Toyota C-HR — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,470 MOT tests, the 2023 Toyota C-HR recorded a 97.2% pass rate. Against small SUVs of a similar age (5.0% fail rate), the 2023 C-HR comes out 2.2pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.2%) and lighting & signalling (2.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 10.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.2% | 32 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 29 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.3% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 3 | Wipers | 11 |
| 4 | Reversing lamps | 7 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 6 | Battery(ies) | 3 |
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 | 10.3% | 151 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.9% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.6% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 1,134 | 2.5% |
| 30-60k | 306 | 3.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 1,363 | 2.8% |
What to check before buying a 2023 C-HR
On a 2023 C-HR, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.7% 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.
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 2023 Toyota C-HRs pass their MOT?
97.2% of the 1,470 2023 Toyota C-HR MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Toyota C-HR?
Tyres, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2023 C-HR get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.5% in the 0-30k band to 3.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,470 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.