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CT55 FDU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,264 mi
Last recorded136,264 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,264 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,753 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 133,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insurcure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector seat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,914 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 125,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2016 125,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 123,722 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 123,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings bush (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2014 121,058 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 121,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,953 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 113,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 100,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,193 miles

engine mounting deteriorated

slight oil leak at nearside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,193 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated

slight oil leak at nearside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,334 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,568 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

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 FDU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDU, 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 CT55 FDU registered?

CT55 FDU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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