Toyota C Hr (2017)
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.
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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 14,081 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
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.
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21.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| 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.
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.
Half of all 2017 Toyota C Hr vehicles fall between 31,583 and 56,807 miles.
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.
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.
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