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DC04 CZL

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 CZL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 114,493 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe connector corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four show signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components ,sub frame .anti roll bar and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 113,432 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general under body corrosion at rear including suspension components

Pass 29 Dec 2022 96,375 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,122 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 94,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 91,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 75,517 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 63,899 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s and n/s front whishbone rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,899 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise o/s and n/s front whishbone rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,463 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 24,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,863 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DC04 CZL is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 DC04 CZL, 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 22 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC04 CZL is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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