Car statistics
How many Chrysler PT Cruisers are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,545 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 1,466 Chrysler PT Cruisers licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,373 declared off the road (SORN). That is 93.4% fewer than the peak of 22,056 in 2008.
Numbers peaked in 2008 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,447 |
| 2001 | 6,651 |
| 2002 | 9,802 |
| 2003 | 13,054 |
| 2004 | 15,685 |
| 2005 | 18,130 |
| 2006 | 20,282 |
| 2007 | 21,969 |
| 2008 | 22,056 |
| 2009 | 21,797 |
| 2010 | 20,947 |
| 2011 | 20,003 |
| 2012 | 18,917 |
| 2013 | 17,532 |
| 2014 | 15,600 |
| 2015 | 13,744 |
| 2016 | 11,764 |
| 2017 | 9,681 |
| 2018 | 7,677 |
| 2019 | 6,122 |
| 2020 | 4,914 |
| 2021 | 3,918 |
| 2022 | 3,132 |
| 2023 | 2,487 |
| 2024 | 1,963 |
| 2025 | 1,562 |
| 2026 | 1,466 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 55.2% of Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Chrysler PT Cruisers tested pass 59.5% of the time, so the Chrysler PT Cruiser does worse than average for its age, by 4.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 55.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Chrysler PT Cruiser | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 53.0% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 57.5% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Chrysler PT Cruiser fails its MOT, appearing on 48.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 12.9% of Chrysler PT Cruiser tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 48.7% |
| Suspension | 47.7% |
| Brakes | 40.3% |
| Visibility | 14.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.8% |
| Steering | 11.8% |
| Tyres | 11.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Chrysler PT Cruiser failed its MOT in 2025 was “Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect”, on 14.9% of 692 failed tests. 73.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.9% |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brakes | 12.6% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.8% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 10.8% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 9.5% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 8.7% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 8.4% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 8.2% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 7.9% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 20.1% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.9% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 16.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 16.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 13.7% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 13.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.9% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 8.5% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.4% |
| Anti-roll bars: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 6.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The average Chrysler PT Cruiser covers 3,097 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 3,199 |
| 20+ years | 2,996 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Chrysler PT Cruisers for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 4,434 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 4,434 |
| ’02 | 3,334 |
| ’03 | 3,509 |
| ’04 | 2,679 |
| ’05 | 2,625 |
| ’06 | 2,450 |
| ’07 | 2,565 |
| ’08 | 234 |
| ’09 | 9 |
| ’10 | 5 |
| ’11 | 4 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 1 |
| ’14 | 1 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 4 |
| ’17 | 1 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 1 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 1,577 Chrysler PT Cruisers licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 49.5% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc, and 25.9% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc. The share with an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc has grown from 25.5% in 2014 to 49.5%. Petrols made up 69.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 73.6% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 780 licensed | 49.5% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 409 licensed | 25.9% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 384 licensed | 24.4% |
| Other sizes 4 licensed | 0.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 776 | 49.2% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Diesel | 409 | 25.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 382 | 24.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,401–2,500cc | 2,101–2,200cc | 1,901–2,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 25.5% | 29.7% | 44.3% |
| 2015 | 27.4% | 30.8% | 41.4% |
| 2016 | 29.7% | 31.9% | 38.0% |
| 2017 | 32.5% | 32.6% | 34.4% |
| 2018 | 35.5% | 32.4% | 31.8% |
| 2019 | 37.8% | 32.3% | 29.5% |
| 2020 | 40.4% | 31.5% | 27.8% |
| 2021 | 42.5% | 30.8% | 26.3% |
| 2022 | 43.9% | 29.8% | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 45.3% | 28.5% | 25.8% |
| 2024 | 47.5% | 26.7% | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 49.5% | 25.9% | 24.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 69.6% | 30.0% |
| 2015 | 68.5% | 31.0% |
| 2016 | 67.4% | 32.1% |
| 2017 | 66.6% | 32.9% |
| 2018 | 66.9% | 32.6% |
| 2019 | 66.9% | 32.6% |
| 2020 | 67.9% | 31.7% |
| 2021 | 68.4% | 31.1% |
| 2022 | 69.5% | 30.2% |
| 2023 | 70.8% | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 72.7% | 26.9% |
| 2025 | 73.6% | 26.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Chrysler PT Cruiser from 2000, when the data begins, to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 26.2 to 42.2 mpg, with CO2 of 177 to 256 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 28.2–33.6 | 196–239 | 2000–2006 | Euro 3 | 10 |
| 2.4 petrol | 26.2–30.1 | 223–256 | 2005–2009 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 11 |
| 2.1 diesel | 40.9–42.2 | 177–185 | 2002–2009 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 7 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Chrysler PT Cruiser since 1992, the first in 2003. The most recent was launched on 14 August 2007.
All 4 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Chrysler PT Cruiser. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1,466 | −19.2% | 2,373 | 610 | Petrol |
| Chrysler Ypsilon | 4,030 | −8.6% | 263 | 460 | Petrol |
| Chrysler 300C | 3,232 | −13.1% | 1,664 | 492 | Diesel |
| Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2,791 | −15.6% | 2,690 | 511 | Diesel |
| Chrysler Voyager | 1,527 | −25.0% | 1,849 | 600 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 3,839 PT Cruiser records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,545 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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