Lexus CT reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Lexus CT is a family hatchback. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 167 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 41 of 442, and 16.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is headlamp (2.5% of tests).
Ranked 41 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 1 of 30 family hatchbacks
In 2024, 30,503 Lexus CTs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 16.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Lexus CT is 40% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 7.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
16.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
7.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,700
Typical age at test: 9 years
Lexus CT MOT failure rate by age
Most common Lexus CT MOT faults
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2% of tests
What the Lexus CT fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 6.6% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Tyres | 5.3% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Brakes | 3.3% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Visibility | 3.2% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Suspension | 1.6% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.6% | ▼ 76% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.4% | ▼ 85% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 91% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 82% less often |
What MPG does the Lexus CT do?
Official economy for the Lexus CT ranges from 53.2 to 68.9mpg across the 27 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2020).
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Any Lexus CT first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Official figures for 27 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2020.
Fuel types
Hybrid
Official economy
53.2–68.9 mpg
CO2
94–120 g/km
Power
136 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT 16" (FWD) Premium Pack 16136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 55.3 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| CT 16" (FWD) Premium Tech Pack Lhr 16136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 55.3 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| CT 16" (FWD) Takumi 16136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 55.3 mpg | 116g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) CT136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 118g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) F SPORT136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) F SPORT Conv Pack136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) F SPORT Conv, Tech Pack136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) F SPORT Conv, Tech Pack Lhr136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) Premium Pack136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) Premium Tech Pack136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) Premium Tech Pack Lhr136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) Premium Tech Pack Lhr [Sun]136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) Sport Pack136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 |
| CT 17" (FWD) Takumi136 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 27 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Lexus CT reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Lexus CT is 40% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 167 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Lexus CT?
The most common MOT fault is “Headlamp: not working on dipped beam”, found in 2.5% of tests.
›What MPG does the Lexus CT do?
Official economy for the Lexus CT ranges from 53.2 to 68.9mpg across the 27 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2020).
›How much is road tax on a Lexus CT?
Any Lexus CT first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Lexus CTs fail their MOT?
16.5% of Lexus CTs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 7.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Lexus CT combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.