2021 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · N25 HAO

This 2021 Toyota C-HR presents a notably clean roadworthiness profile, having passed both of its recorded DVSA MOT tests without a single advisory or defect being raised. The most recent assessment on 5 June 2025 returned a straightforward pass, mirroring the earlier test of 3 June 2024, which was equally unblemished. With two consecutive clean outcomes and no entries suggesting wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes, suspension components, or underbody corrosion, the mechanical trajectory appears stable and consistent with a vehicle that has been subjected to ordinary road use without any flagged deterioration points. The absence of any advisory data removes the usual concerns one might anticipate on a five-year-old crossover, such as worn brake pads, perished suspension bushes, or early corrosion on structural elements. Covering an annual mileage of approximately 8,932 miles over its five-year lifespan, the recorded odometer reading of 44,660 miles sits firmly within typical parameters for a modern crossover of this age. This figure suggests a balance between urban commuting and longer journeys, rather than extremes of either very light weekend use or heavy commercial-style accumulation. There are no unexplained gaps between test entries or sudden leaps in mileage that would raise questions about clocked instruments or prolonged periods of inactivity. Mechanically, this kind of moderate, consistent usage tends to keep components working without allowing them to seize or degrade through stagnation, while still placing realistic wear on items like tyres and brake friction materials. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories does mean there are no specific flagged components to probe, but a thorough physical inspection should still target the areas typically affected on a C-HR of this generation. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate wear in the lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar linkages even though no defect was recorded. Pay attention to brake pedal feel, watching for any excessive travel, sponginess, or vibration under firm application, and check that the vehicle tracks straight without steering pull, which would otherwise hint at uneven brake binding or alignment drift. Inspect the underside for any fresh oil residue around the engine and transmission seams, and examine the rear suspension strut tops for any signs of fluid weeping. Given that the vehicle has covered nearly 45,000 miles, it would be prudent to verify the service history independently, as manufacturer-recommended intervals on a Toyota of this age typically fall at twelve or twenty-four month periods depending on specification. Examine all four tyres for even wear across their tread, as misaligned tracking or inconsistent pressures can produce shoulder wear that would not appear on an MOT if the tread depth remains legal. Check that all interior and exterior lighting functions correctly, including the often-overridden rear fog lamps and number plate illumination, and confirm the operation of the electronic parking brake. Finally, a scan of any dashboard warning lights upon ignition, particularly those relating to hybrid system health or tyre pressure monitoring on higher-spec variants, will provide reassurance that no latent electronic faults are present despite the unblemished MOT record.