Chrysler Pt cruiser
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 4,004 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
4,004
Best Year
2008 (77%)
Years Covered
9
How reliable is the Chrysler Pt cruiser?
Chrysler Pt cruiser by Year
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About the Chrysler Pt cruiser
The Chrysler Pt cruiser has been tested 4,004 times in 2024 MOT data across 9 model years (2000 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 172 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 68%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The CHRYSLER PT CRUISER has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 94,335 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 90,229 miles.
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