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C9 AUD

2006 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Grand Espace81,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 AUD
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 66,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,762 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 60,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 58,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack arm has minor play in ball joint

Offside Front Steering rack arm has minor play in ball joint

Fail 7 Oct 2019 57,099 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack arm has minor play in ball joint

Offside Front Steering rack arm has minor play in ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,312 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 55,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 52,728 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end has slight play in a ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,787 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,476 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,186 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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C9 AUD is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 81,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 AUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C9 AUD registered?

C9 AUD is a 2006 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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