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CE55 VCX

2005 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 107,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground lambda sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,105 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 95,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,687 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,884 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 83,747 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 77,211 miles

Wiper mechanism worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Nearside rear tyre worn below limit on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 77,211 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Nearside rear tyre worn below limit on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,921 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,747 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,094 miles

2 rear tyres 2mm

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,833 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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CE55 VCX is a 2005 Renault Scenic 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 Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE55 VCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE55 VCX registered?

CE55 VCX is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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