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CV05 XCU

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,142 mi
Last recorded153,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XCU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 153,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 153,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 145,172 miles

Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,700 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,011 miles

both front brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2016 100,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lens deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lens deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

poly v belt cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front discs corroded

poly v belt cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,448 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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CV05 XCU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV05 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV05 XCU registered?

CV05 XCU is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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