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CT55 CLX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,665 mi
Last recorded94,665 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,665 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,590 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Not fitted into arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,949 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack o/s

Under cover fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack o/s

Under cover fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,637 miles

service due, body damaged, fuel cap dust cover torn, play in n/s drumstick, multi guards fitted, o/s front tyre uneven wear, hand brake arms forwards

Fail 30 Jan 2015 84,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service due, body damaged, fuel cap dust cover torn, play in n/s drumstick, multi guards fitted, o/s front tyre uneven wear, hand brake arms forwards

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,057 miles

service light on, hand brake lever cover loose, o/s seat runner sticking, body damaged, multi guards fitted, o/s bottom ball join not sitting flush in wishbone, play in n/s drumstick

Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,057 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service light on, hand brake lever cover loose, o/s seat runner sticking, body damaged, multi guards fitted, o/s bottom ball join not sitting flush in wishbone, play in n/s drumstick

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service due, air bag light on, body damaged, rear brake discs pitted badly, rear shocks rusty, rear coil springs rusty, hand brake arms forwards

Fail 31 Jan 2013 69,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service due, air bag light on, body damaged, rear brake discs pitted badly, rear shocks rusty, rear coil springs rusty, hand brake arms forwards

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,858 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,291 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)

front brake discs worn slightly

hole in o/s/r floor pan

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

front brake discs worn slightly

hole in o/s/r floor pan

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,998 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 11,998 miles

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

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

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

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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CT55 CLX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CT55 CLX, 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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CT55 CLX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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