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Chrysler Crossfire reliability by build year

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We've only got 830 MOT tests for Chrysler Crossfires built around 2005 (20 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Chrysler Crossfire built around 2005: about average at the MOT

Chrysler Crossfires built around 2005 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

24% of MOT tests on Chrysler Crossfires built around 2005 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chrysler Crossfires built around 2005 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chrysler Crossfire's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Crossfire's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Crossfire ZH

ZH (2004-2008)

Excellent
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24.5% fail rate, built around 2005 (20 years old)

Likely between 21.7% and 27.5%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 830 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chrysler Crossfire.

See every build year for the Chrysler Crossfire

By age

Chrysler Crossfire fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chrysler Crossfire ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
17626.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
42523.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
61524.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
83024.5%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
54326.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 20-year-old Chrysler Crossfires

These issues come from 20-year-old Chrysler Crossfires, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    20.0%
    Advisory: 167Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.8%
    Advisory: 180Fail: 8 (4% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    15.4%
    Advisory: 170Fail: 23 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.0%
    Advisory: 137Fail: 24 (15% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    10.6%
    Advisory: 134Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 830 MOT tests on 20-year-old Chrysler Crossfires, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 20-year-old Chrysler Crossfires notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension32%
  2. Brakes + Lighting28%
  3. Brakes + Tyres25%
  4. Lighting + Suspension25%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 453 MOT tests on Chrysler Crossfire cars built around 2005 (20 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chrysler Crossfire.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chrysler Crossfire name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.2%
    Dangerous
    2.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 12.6%, against 24.5% for the Chrysler Crossfire, both built around 2005.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,063 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  2. 2

    Nissan 350Z

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.3%

    No clear edge over the Chrysler Crossfire on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,435 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  3. 3

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Chrysler Crossfire on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,138 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz CLK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.4%
    Dangerous
    7.1%

    No clear edge over the Chrysler Crossfire on these figures.

    4,147 MOT tests on cars built around 2005

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2005 (20 years old), the Chrysler Crossfire across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 830 20-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chrysler Crossfire ever sold: 2,589 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2005 (20 years old): 830 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.