2017 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · WN67 AAO

A Toyota C-HR of this vintage presenting with a completely clean MOT record across five tests, including the most recent pass on 17 October 2025 with no advisories or defects recorded, demonstrates a strong DVSA roadworthiness profile. The 2023 entry is worth examining carefully: a failure was logged on 20 October 2023 with no defects recorded, followed immediately by a pass the next day on 21 October 2023, again with no defects. This back-to-back pattern is characteristic of a refusal certificate issued for an administrative or category reason at the start of the test window rather than a substantive mechanical or structural defect, which would otherwise have been itemised by the examiner. The absence of any advisories on the surrounding passes confirms that no underlying component wear was flagged by the tester. Overall the trend across 2022 through 2025 is stable, with the vehicle clearing inspection cleanly at every substantive attempt. Against a nine-year age, the recorded 48,169 miles equates to roughly 5,352 miles annually, which is notably below the typical accumulation for a vehicle of this type. Five MOT tests are spread reasonably across the recent period with no multi-year lay-up gap that would raise immediate concerns about dormant corrosion, seized brakes, or degraded rubber components. The continuous annual testing pattern, combined with the very low annual mileage, suggests the vehicle has been in regular but light use. Mechanically, this profile typically means brake discs and pads may still have substantial material remaining, suspension components are likely to be lightly loaded, and the tyres may show even wear rather than the shoulder wear associated with high-mileage motorway use. Conversely, low annual mileage can produce its own issues such as surface corrosion on underbody components from infrequent use in winter conditions, and any brake discs may be prone to surface rust that will need to clear on the first firm application. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged in the MOT history to investigate, but a test drive should still focus on the wear items most likely to surface next on this generation of C-HR. Listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar links, top mounts, or lower arm bushes, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel under braking that could suggest disc warping from age rather than mileage. Check the rear suspension for any squeaking on low-speed manoeuvres, as the torsion beam and its related bushes can deteriorate. Inspect the underside for any bubbling or flaking corrosion around the rear axle mounting points and suspension subframe, particularly given the light usage that can paradoxically allow moisture to dwell on underbody steel. Verify that the tyre shoulders are wearing evenly and that the sidewalls show no cracking from age, as tyres fitted when new to a low-mileage vehicle can be well past their serviceable age despite retaining legal tread depth. On the road, the hybrid powertrain should transition smoothly between electric and petrol drive with no harsh shunt, and the brakes should feel progressive without any grinding, binding, or judder during light pedal application. Confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition and that the dashboard displays no hybrid system fault messages. With clean MOT paperwork and a continuous testing history, this C-HR presents a documented record of roadworthiness, and a thorough physical inspection of the items above will confirm whether the vehicle continues to merit that standing.