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DX08 CXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 99,568 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drumstick ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,251 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded at the bottom. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded at the bottom. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 90,250 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded at the bottom. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded at the bottom. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,076 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 76,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,570 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine tray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 52,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,493 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within the tread

Offside Front tyre cracking within the tread

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,158 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 41,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,423 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 27,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,325 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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DX08 CXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DX08 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

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

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