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PJ56 PCF

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,353 mi
Last recorded121,353 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 PCF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 121,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 121,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bush slighht play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 89,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,622 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 77,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 26 Oct 2018 70,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,432 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight up lift (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 65,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight up lift (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,374 miles

Wiper do not switch off

Fail 12 Oct 2016 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Worn bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Worn bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Hanging low (6.1.D.1b)

Front Wipers not able to turn off. (scratching the screen)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken and cracked (6.3.1d)

Hand brake warning light is flashing when hand brake is applied.

Large scratch in zone A of screen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Puncher ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Very high travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,807 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,046 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,046 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,070 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 22,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,138 miles

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

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

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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PJ56 PCF is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ56 PCF, 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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PJ56 PCF is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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