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BC16 CXA

2016 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 CXA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,521 miles

Drive-belt cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp light source dim but still showing correct image.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone A but still within swept area. no more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive-belt cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp light source dim but still showing correct image.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone A but still within swept area. no more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,544 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rattle noted from engine during emissions test

Fail 10 Jul 2024 61,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rattle noted from engine during emissions test

Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,623 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Jul 2023 52,623 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 36,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced very dull-headlamp appears partly adrift aswell (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,840 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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BC16 CXA is a 2016 Renault Megane in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 BC16 CXA, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC16 CXA registered?

BC16 CXA is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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