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Toyota C-hr buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota C-hr costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,123 for sale right now.
Used Toyota C-hr prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €39,900 | 10k km | 124 |
| 2025 | €37,950 | 18k km | 69 |
| 2024 | €34,750 | 43k km | 113 |
| 2023 | €28,000 | 55k km | 132 |
| 2022 | €25,500 | 74k km | 79 |
| 2021 | €23,950 | 79k km | 103 |
| 2020 | €22,000 | 77k km | 98 |
| 2019 | €19,500 | 82k km | 145 |
| 2018 | €18,400 | 90k km | 136 |
| 2017 | €16,950 | 95k km | 116 |
Toyota C-hr NCT pass rate
How often Toyota C-hrs pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 87% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 84% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 79% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 74% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 78% | 55% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Toyota C-hr fails: lights & electrics (4.7% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (3.6% of tests), wheels & tyres (3% of tests), headlight aim (1.2% of tests).
Common Toyota C-hr problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | ~450k km | ~€190 | 714 |
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~450k km | ~€270 | 79 |
| 1.8 Petrol | ~450k km | ~€570 | 19 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~450k km | ~€270 | 15 |
1.8 Hybrid: usual problem: hybrid battery may need replacing past ~300,000 km.
2.0 Hybrid: usual problem: hybrid battery may need replacing past ~300,000 km.
1.8 Petrol: usual problem: hybrid battery may need replacing past ~300,000 km.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota C-hr
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Toyota C-hr
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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