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AY10 XCJ

2010 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,074 mi
Last recorded144,074 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Megane70,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 144,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 144,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside rear and Offside rear. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside rear and Offside rear. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 137,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edger wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge wear.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 137,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edger wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge wear.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,802 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 133,802 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,717 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 126,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,512 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 68,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,713 miles

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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AY10 XCJ is a 2010 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 70,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY10 XCJ, 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 16 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY10 XCJ is a 2010 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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