Toyota C Hr (2018)
2018 Toyota C Hr
CarHunch analysed 18,212 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota C Hr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is a reliable proposition, with an 88.8% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%—and this consistency holds across both its hybrid (88.7%) and petrol (89.2%) variants. Dangerous defects have affected 15.2% of vehicles tested, which is moderate rather than alarming, so this isn't a buyer concern that should deter you outright.
At around 40,000 miles median mileage for a six-year-old car, these are typically well-used but not heavily stressed. The average of 0.77 failures per test and 4.5 advisories per vehicle suggests most issues caught are minor wear items rather than structural problems—a realistic pattern for a Japanese city car. Before buying, check the service history closely and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery health if you're considering the electric variant, as battery degradation isn't always flagged in routine MOTs.
What to check before buying a 2018 Toyota C Hr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (84%) | 15,292 | 88.7% | 0.78 |
| Petrol (16%) | 2,916 | 89.2% | 0.75 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 90% | 1.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Toyota C Hr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Toyota C Hr vehicles fall between 29,264 and 52,254 miles.
2018 Toyota C Hr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 17,457 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 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Toyota C Hr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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33.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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14.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.1%
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10%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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9.7%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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