Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Toyota C Hr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Toyota C Hr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Toyota C Hr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Toyota C Hr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 14,032 vehicles, the 2021 Toyota C Hr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota C Hr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Toyota C Hr are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (33.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (18.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Toyota C Hr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota C Hr (2021)

14,032 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota C Hr

CarHunch analysed 14,032 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Toyota C-HR is exceptionally reliable, with a 93.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 3.8% of vehicles tested. The hybrid powertrain across the entire cohort appears to be performing well, with no meaningful gap between fuel types to worry about.

These cars are running lean on mileage at just over 27,000 miles median for a three-year-old model, suggesting either careful ownership or limited use, which explains the low failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle. With advisories averaging 1.2 per test, minor wear items are cropping up as expected, but if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake fluid condition and suspension components rather than engine problems.

The 2021 Toyota C Hr passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–38k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 14,032 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 14,032 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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 8.8%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear 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 6.1%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers & washers 5.2%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Lighting 4.1%

Reversing lamp inoperative

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 14,032 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	14,026	93.4%	0.22

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%

Orange 0%

Green 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

27,006

typical

19,232

low mileage

37,955

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota C Hr vehicles fall between 19,232 and 37,955 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,232 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.

✓ 19,232–37,955 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Toyota C Hrs sit.

⚠ Over 51,239 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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