2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Chrysler Crossfire MOT pass rate and common faults

454 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Washers: not working1.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.9%
  2. Brakes10.6%
  3. Suspension8.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2006 Chrysler Crossfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 454 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Chrysler Crossfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).