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DX08 CXY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 98,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 83,765 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides,Upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,658 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 65,311 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,504 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 58,504 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,877 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both side upper bearings rough (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,303 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,303 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 42,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,802 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight free play in nearside front steering tie rod end

Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,801 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

slight free play in nearside front steering tie rod end

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,190 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,206 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DX08 CXY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 DX08 CXY, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX08 CXY registered?

DX08 CXY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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