Chichester Driving Test Pass Rate
The Chichester driving test centre recorded a 61.6% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 6,672 tests — that is 11.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Chichester has a 61.6% car driving test pass rate and ranks 44 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
61.6%
Tests conducted
6,672
National rank
44 / 317
vs national avg
+11.6 pts
How Chichester compares
At 61.6%, Chichester is 11.6 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 44 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Chichester in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Workington | 61.9% | 2,998 |
| 42 | Inverurie | 61.9% | 749 |
| 43 | Norwich (Peachman Way) | 61.7% | 12,541 |
| 45 | Bala | 61.6% | 607 |
| 46 | Ullapool | 61.2% | 49 |
| 47 | Weston-super-Mare | 61.0% | 4,443 |
Frequently asked questions about Chichester test centre
What is the pass rate at Chichester test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Chichester was 61.6% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 6,672 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 11.6 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Chichester rank against other UK test centres?
Chichester ranks 44 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Chichester?
6,672 car practical driving tests were conducted at Chichester during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Chichester?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Chichester (61.6%) include Inverurie, Norwich (Peachman Way), Bala, Ullapool. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Chichester?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Chichester. Its 61.6% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.