Does the Chrysler 300C fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?

The Chrysler 300C records 7.59 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.71 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−3.12, 95% interval −3.52 to −2.72). It ranks 619 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).

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What exactly fails on visibility?

The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Chrysler 300C is “Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view”, recorded 703 times in 2019–2024.

Chrysler 300C: most frequent visibility defect wordings, 2019–2024 (30+ items each)
DVSA defect wording	Items	Per 100 tests
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view	703	2.70
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen	493	1.90
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen	308	1.19
Wiper blade defective	239	0.92
Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose	77	0.30

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,991 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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