Chrysler Pt Cruiser Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable? We analysed 279,642 real MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles to find out.
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The Chrysler Pt Cruiser is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, track rod end ball joint has excessive play and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
Chrysler Pt Cruiser Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chrysler Pt Cruiser to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chrysler Pt Cruiser Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chrysler Pt Cruiser Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chrysler Pt Cruiser owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chrysler Pt Cruiser MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chrysler Pt Cruiser year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 106 | 72.6% | 29,171 | 50,032 | 70,477 |
| 2008 | 2,914 | 71.0% | 36,531 | 57,960 | 83,067 |
| 2007 | 24,090 | 69.3% | 34,880 | 53,287 | 75,142 |
| 2006 | 32,571 | 68.9% | 36,657 | 55,779 | 77,709 |
| 2005 | 34,480 | 68.9% | 40,754 | 62,374 | 87,911 |
| 2004 | 36,688 | 68.5% | 43,474 | 65,780 | 91,557 |
| 2003 | 47,730 | 69.1% | 45,536 | 68,331 | 94,227 |
| 2002 | 41,958 | 68.8% | 50,694 | 72,389 | 96,560 |
| 2001 | 39,567 | 68.0% | 53,530 | 73,288 | 94,922 |
| 2000 | 19,360 | 66.6% | 57,646 | 76,572 | 97,437 |
How Long Does a Chrysler Pt Cruiser Last?
Based on 18,504 Chrysler Pt Cruiser vehicles on UK roads.
Chrysler Pt Cruiser Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chrysler Pt Cruiser 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 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.6% MOT pass rate from 106 tests
66.6% MOT pass rate from 19,360 tests
The best year to buy a used Chrysler Pt Cruiser is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.6% across 106 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chrysler Pt Cruiser Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pt Cruiser THIS CAR | 68.6% | 279,642 | 66,345 mi | 26 yrs |
| Chrysler Grand Voyager | 69% | 387,238 | 88,976 mi | 29 yrs |
| Chrysler Voyager | 67.1% | 217,749 | 91,363 mi | 29 yrs |
| Chrysler Neon | 69.6% | 125,009 | 66,114 mi | 30 yrs |
| Dacia Duster | 79.4% | 530,807 | 43,569 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Chrysler Grand Voyager (69.0% pass rate) and the Chrysler Voyager (67.1% pass rate), the Chrysler Pt Cruiser sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Chrysler Pt Cruiser has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.6% across 279,642 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Chrysler Pt Cruiser are suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (18,061 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (16,572), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (10,501). 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 Chrysler Pt Cruiser owner drives around 5,599 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 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.