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CU05 CXE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,283 mi
Last recorded113,283 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 CXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 113,283 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 113,279 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount bush/ centre bush deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

auxcilary belt has a rib missing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,678 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake starting to bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,711 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake starting to bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,036 miles

Starter motor not engaging every time.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 62,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Starter motor not engaging every time.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,190 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding.

Front coil springs corroding.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,190 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)

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroding.

Front coil springs corroding.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,968 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 52,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,820 miles

air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 19 Mar 2013 48,818 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,251 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,937 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,306 miles

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

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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CU05 CXE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CU05 CXE, 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 CU05 CXE registered?

CU05 CXE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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