Chrysler 300 C
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 2,106 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
2,106
Highest Pass Rate
2012 (82%)
Years Covered
8
About the Chrysler 300 C
The Chrysler 300 C was MOT tested 2,106 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2005 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 205 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 78%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Chrysler 300 C has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 98,148 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 91,189 miles.
Compared to the Chrysler brand average of 74%, the 300 C performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Chrysler range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chrysler 300 C by Year
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Questions about the Chrysler 300 C
Is the Chrysler 300 C reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2005 to 2013), the Chrysler 300 C averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 2,106 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.
Which year Chrysler 300 C has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Chrysler 300 C has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 78%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chrysler 300 Cs more reliable?
The Chrysler 300 C has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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