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Toyota C Hr (2017)

14,081 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2017 Toyota C Hr

CarHunch analysed 14,081 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota C Hr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 C-HR is a genuinely reliable car, with an 89% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average by 9 percentage points—and this holds true equally across both the hybrid and petrol versions. However, one in five of these cars has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth investigating on any used example you're considering.

At around 43,000 miles average, these cars are running well within typical mileage for a seven-year-old model, and the low failure count of 0.89 per vehicle confirms they're not throwing expensive surprises at owners. When you're viewing one, focus your inspection on the items that show up as advisories—averaging 5.7 per car—because these minor wear items tend to cluster on the C-HR and catching them early prevents future repair bills.

The 2017 Toyota C Hr passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (89%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
89%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
21.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.89
Over 7.1 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
43k
Middle half: 32k–57k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 89% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 14,081 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 14,081 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 44.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 14.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 11.1%
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Wipers & washers 9.7%
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Toyota C Hr

Based on MOT data from 14,081 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (73%) 10,246 89.1% 0.89
Petrol (27%) 3,834 89% 0.9

Colour Breakdown

Based on 91,291 Toyota C Hr vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27%
24,675
Silver 21.9%
19,957
White 20.6%
18,777
Blue 14.3%
13,046
Black 11.2%
10,229
Red 3.7%
3,374
Purple 1%
913
Brown 0.3%
294
Maroon 0%
11
Orange 0%
10
Green 0%
5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Toyota C Hr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,895
typical
31,583
low mileage
56,807
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Toyota C Hr vehicles fall between 31,583 and 56,807 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 31,583 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
31,583–56,807 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Toyota C Hrs sit.
Over 76,689 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Toyota C Hr — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Toyota C Hrs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 13,328 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

13,452 13,328 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.89
Avg failures per vehicle
5.7
Avg advisories per vehicle
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