Toyota Celica statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 6,745 −11.7% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 9,799 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 61.2% Cars of the same ages 60.7%
• Rank by number licensed No. 391 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2005 59,875 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,824 miles a year

How many Toyota Celicas are left in Great Britain?

There were 6,745 Toyota Celicas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 9,799 declared off the road (SORN). That is 88.7% fewer than the peak of 59,875 in 2005.

Toyota Celica versions

4 versions of the Toyota Celica have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Toyota Celica MOT reliability

In 2025, 61.2% of Toyota Celica MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Toyota Celicas tested pass 60.7% of the time, so the Toyota Celica does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 61.5%.

Toyota Celica MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT, appearing on 44.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.7% of Toyota Celica tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Toyota Celica MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Toyota Celica failed its MOT in 2025 was “Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, on 12.2% of 3,271 failed tests. 67.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Toyota Celica by year

6 years of the Toyota Celica, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2006 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (64.8% passed first time) and the 2003 cars worst (57.5%).

Toyota Celica engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 7,210 Toyota Celicas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 79.3% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 15.1% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Toyota Celica fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Toyota Celica from 2000, when the data begins, to 2006. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2006), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 33.6 to 36.7 mpg, with CO2 of 185 to 200 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Celica”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Toyota Celica safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Toyota Celica since 1992, the first in 2003. The most recent was launched on 5 October 2020.

All 3 Toyota Celica recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota Celica. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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