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CU05 CXM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,506 mi
Last recorded119,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 CXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 119,506 miles

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

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

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 26 May 2016

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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken white light showing to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 27 May 2015 104,171 miles

slight play both n/s and o/s inner rack arms = o/s/f tyre aprx 5mm and wear inner edge = n/s/f tyre aprx 3/4mm and wear inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 104,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play both n/s and o/s inner rack arms = o/s/f tyre aprx 5mm and wear inner edge = n/s/f tyre aprx 3/4mm and wear inner edge

Fail 23 May 2014 88,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight gas leak rear exhaust box seam = BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM

Pass 23 May 2014 88,909 miles

slight gas leak rear exhaust box seam = BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM

Pass 31 May 2013 60,863 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls = slight play n/s inner rack end = both o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

Fail 21 May 2013 60,853 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts = front brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls = slight play n/s inner rack end = both o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 19 May 2012 47,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

milage not visable

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,445 miles

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

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 CXM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

CU05 CXM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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