2009 Chrysler 300 C — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 521 MOT tests analysed for the 2009 Chrysler 300 C, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 76.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (75.9%).

Pass rate

521

MOT tests analysed

23.6%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

13.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2009 Chrysler 300 C
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	15.4%	80
2	Lighting & signalling	11.3%	59
3	Suspension	9.6%	50
4	Steering	5.9%	31
5	Tyres	3.1%	16
6	Visibility	1.9%	10

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2009 Chrysler 300 C
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Rbt (sp)	53
2	Pins and bushes	46
3	Position lamp	37
4	Track rod end	34
5	Ball joint	21
6	Parking brake performance	21

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2009 Chrysler 300 C
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	32.8%	171
2	Brakes	31.5%	164
3	Tyres	19.8%	103
4	Emissions & environmental	14.0%	73
5	Steering	8.6%	45
6	Lighting & signalling	7.3%	38

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2009 300 C
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	60	20.0%
60-90k	121	25.6%
90-120k	140	25.0%
120-150k	88	28.4%
150k+	96	20.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2009 300 C
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	117	22.2%
2022	114	26.3%
2023	102	23.5%
2024	98	24.5%
2025	90	21.1%

What to check before buying a 2009 300 C

Before buying a 2009 Chrysler 300 C, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 15.4% of tests for this year.

Brakes (15.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (9.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2009 Chrysler 300 Cs pass their MOT?

76.4% of the 521 2009 Chrysler 300 C MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Chrysler 300 C?

Brakes, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.3%).

Does the 2009 300 C get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 30-60k band to 20.8% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 521 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.