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CE55 DXV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 DXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,317 miles

Front no plate dammaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,317 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front no plate dammaged

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,957 miles

Nearside very slight play in steering rack

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside very slight play in steering rack

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,650 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,927 miles

exhaust as slight blow from both joints

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 56,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,566 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 33,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre close to required limit wearing on outside edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,164 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 13,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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CE55 DXV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 CE55 DXV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE55 DXV registered?

CE55 DXV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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