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12 CSS

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,723 mi
Last recorded86,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 CSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,743 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 79,743 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,475 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot is split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,887 miles

cv grease requires cleaning off properly.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 50,592 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 50,592 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,920 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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12 CSS is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 74,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 CSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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12 CSS is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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