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FV56 CZT

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CZT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 64,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 60,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 59,886 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On both sides, slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight, under the gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,266 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 56,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,856 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust only held up by rear (very stretched) rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,805 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 52,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lamp glass very cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lamp glass very cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,000 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush split and adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush split and adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,120 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 51,119 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded/no clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded/no clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,906 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 47,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens clouded, cleaned during test (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens clouded, cleaned during test (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,548 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,224 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,486 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 35,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,430 miles

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 16 Jun 2010 21,646 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,922 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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FV56 CZT is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 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 FV56 CZT, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV56 CZT registered?

FV56 CZT is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 CZT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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