Toyota Celsior Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Celsior car check
Is the Toyota Celsior reliable? We analysed 708 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Celsior is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Celsior.
Toyota Celsior Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Celsior. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Celsior MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Celsior to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Celsior Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Celsior fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Celsior Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Celsior owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Celsior MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Celsior year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 90 | 77.8% | 85,294 | 109,922 | 133,295 |
| 2003 | 59 | 88.1% | 86,053 | 102,241 | 133,729 |
| 1999 | 77 | 80.5% | 94,631 | 125,359 | 166,650 |
| 1998 | 74 | 81.1% | 118,706 | 133,152 | 165,690 |
| 1991 | 63 | 74.6% | 115,624 | 135,149 | 151,124 |
How Long Does a Toyota Celsior Last?
Based on 104 Toyota Celsior vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Celsior Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Celsior MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Celsior
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
74.6% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Celsior is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 59 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Celsior Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Celsior THIS CAR | 81.8% | 708 | 115,067 mi | 35 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Ford Focus Style TDCI | 85.5% | 779 | 101,083 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Celsior outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota CelsiorShould you buy a used Toyota Celsior?
The Toyota Celsior has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 708 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Celsior are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (19 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (15), and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (12). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Celsior owner drives around 3,904 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Celsior models stay on UK roads for around 35 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.