Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 996 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

996

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (72%)

Years Covered

About the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser

The Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser was MOT tested 996 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2000 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 212 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 84,829 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 80,654 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2148cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,641

Per month£220/mo

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.

Full 2008 details

How reliable is the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

vs Chrysler-Jeep brand average-1% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2008	72%	43	80,654 mi
2007	72%	212	71,059 mi
2006	67%	199	88,497 mi
2005	71%	154	76,302 mi
2004	72%	104	90,825 mi
2003	72%	110	99,706 mi
2002	77%	53	75,094 mi
2001	73%	81	80,590 mi
2000	78%	40	84,829 mi

Questions about the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser

Is the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (2000 to 2008), the Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 996 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.

Which year Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Chrysler-Jeep PT Cruiser has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 67%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.