Toyota C Hr (2020)
2020 Toyota C Hr
CarHunch analysed 14,804 real MOT records for the 2020 Toyota C Hr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Toyota C-HR is a notably reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 91.5% — significantly above the UK average of 80%. Only 6.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern level and reflects the car's generally sound engineering.
These C-HRs are running at sensible mileage for their age, averaging 33,839 miles, and they're generating very few serious problems: just 0.37 failures per vehicle on average. When buying used, expect some minor advisories (averaging 2.1 per car), but focus your pre-purchase inspection on the hybrid system components and battery condition, as these drive long-term ownership costs more than traditional wear items.
What to check before buying a 2020 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) (100%) | 14,762 | 91.5% | 0.37 |
| Petrol (0%) | 42 | 94.8% | 0.21 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 Toyota C Hr vehicles fall between 21,489 and 43,022 miles.
2020 Toyota C Hr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,273 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 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 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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33.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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17.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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7.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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6.7%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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6.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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