2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.1L Diesel · EO56 FSZ
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 144,217 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EO56 FSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 144,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Chrysler Chrysler PT Cruiser
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EO56 FSZ Mileage History
- 28/09/2022130,065 mi
- 19/09/2023139,491 mi+9,426 mi
- 20/09/2023139,501 mi+10 mi
- 20/08/2024144,217 mi+4,716 mi
- 23/08/2024144,217 mi
Average of roughly 7,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EO56 FSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (EO56 FSZ) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling-system leaks and overheating(Serious)
Radiators, hoses and thermostat housings can age badly, and a PT Cruiser that has overheated even once is a much riskier proposition than the price suggests.
- Front suspension bush and ball-joint wear(Moderate)
The PT Cruiser is heavy for its size and wears front suspension parts regularly, which creates knocks, vague steering and repeat MOT advisories.
- Body-control and crank-sensor electrical faults(Moderate)
Older PT Cruisers can suffer from random non-starts, warning lights and accessory failures caused by sensors, wiring or body-control-module faults.
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- Cooling-system leaks and overheatingSerious
Radiators, hoses and thermostat housings can age badly, and a PT Cruiser that has overheated even once is a much riskier proposition than the price suggests.
- Front suspension bush and ball-joint wearModerate
The PT Cruiser is heavy for its size and wears front suspension parts regularly, which creates knocks, vague steering and repeat MOT advisories.
- Body-control and crank-sensor electrical faultsModerate
Older PT Cruisers can suffer from random non-starts, warning lights and accessory failures caused by sensors, wiring or body-control-module faults.
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