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C3 ENH

1989 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault R573,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ENH
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 63,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 61,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 60,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,832 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,256 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 57,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,852 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,837 miles

corrosion on flexi furrells

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,811 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,803 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,797 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,789 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice on exhaust system in very poor condition, not leaking as yet.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 53,776 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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C3 ENH is a 1989 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 ENH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 ENH registered?

C3 ENH is a 1989 Renault R5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is C3 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 ENH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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