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CV05 XGB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XGB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,337 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,113 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 90,113 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light remains on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

boot struts are badly worn

scuttle drains are blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,866 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,735 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Metal panel under front sub frame heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SHOULDER OF TYRE ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wiper blades rubber split at edges

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,685 miles

Offside Front bumper is damaged & fog light is displaced & facing upward

Rear exhaust has a slight rattle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scuttle drains look blocked

timing belt is due for change

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,685 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front bumper is damaged & fog light is displaced & facing upward

Rear exhaust has a slight rattle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scuttle drains look blocked

timing belt is due for change

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,321 miles

steering rack worn on nearside

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,321 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

steering rack worn on nearside

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,683 miles

nail in offside front tyre

some movement in both front track rod arm joints

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,954 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,280 miles

both no plates are slightly deteriated

both rear brake discs are corroded

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,039 miles

nearside front fog light glass is broken

offside rear tyre is at 1.6mm limit (205/55x16)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,258 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both no plates are slightly marked

nearside front driving lamp is cracked

some movement in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,556 miles

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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CV05 XGB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV05 XGB, 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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CV05 XGB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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