2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser · 1,755 MOT tests
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliability
2006 Chrysler PT Cruisers fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 PT Cruiser years (1,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chrysler PT Cruisers: 46.1%)
- 46.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Chrysler PT Cruisers: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 76,804
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,755
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.3% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.9%
- Suspension19.9%
- Brakes17.8%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Steering6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Tyres5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.61%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 6.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 4.62%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.56%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 4.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.87%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.24%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.99%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.29%)
Other years
Every Chrysler PT Cruiser year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
2006 Chrysler PT Cruisers fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 PT Cruiser years (1,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.61% of tests), position lamp not working (6.15% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (4.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser shows 76,804 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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