Toyota Celica
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 19,596 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
19,596
Best Year
2008 (88%)
Years Covered
19
About the Toyota Celica
The Toyota Celica has been tested 19,596 times in 2026 MOT data across 19 model years (1990 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 57 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The TOYOTA CELICA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 118,452 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 119,491 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Celica is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Celica by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 88% | 57 | 119,491 mi | |
| 2007 | 73% | 137 | 131,245 mi | |
| 2006 | 75% | 1,775 | 105,306 mi | |
| 2005 | 73% | 2,404 | 115,012 mi | |
| 2004 | 72% | 2,740 | 116,055 mi | |
| 2003 | 72% | 2,488 | 118,340 mi | |
| 2002 | 74% | 1,861 | 118,564 mi | |
| 2001 | 74% | 1,589 | 119,894 mi | |
| 2000 | 71% | 916 | 117,266 mi | |
| 1999 | 72% | 894 | 121,784 mi | |
| 1998 | 71% | 1,415 | 124,348 mi | |
| 1997 | 68% | 1,002 | 133,345 mi | |
| 1996 | 73% | 902 | 127,103 mi | |
| 1995 | 77% | 370 | 123,514 mi | |
| 1994 | 73% | 360 | 123,787 mi | |
| 1993 | 74% | 148 | 126,173 mi | |
| 1992 | 72% | 169 | 116,058 mi | |
| 1991 | 70% | 182 | 122,842 mi | |
| 1990 | 75% | 187 | 118,452 mi |
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