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BG59 CNJ

2009 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,067 mi
Last recorded117,067 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 CNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 117,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 116,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 21 Mar 2024 110,956 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,552 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock Absorber Casings Corroded Both

Fail 14 Apr 2023 102,552 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil Level Low

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Touching exhaust

Rear Shock Absorber Casings Corroded Both

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,708 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 93,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,620 miles

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

damage to exhaust heatshield

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on rear shocks

slight wear on rear tyre edges

Fail 9 Apr 2021 85,620 miles

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

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

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

damage to exhaust heatshield

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on rear shocks

slight wear on rear tyre edges

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 78,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,760 miles

front tyres worn bald on edges

nsf shock absorber leaking

slight bind on osr brake

wear on rear brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,218 miles

nsr/osr wheels binding

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr/osr wheels binding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,760 miles

slight play on osr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,943 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,801 miles

tread low on front tyres ,all four tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,198 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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BG59 CNJ is a 2009 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG59 CNJ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 CNJ is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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