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GX05 CTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,072 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,807 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,710 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wearing from sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,037 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 58,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front discs poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,599 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,738 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 40,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,472 miles

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

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

engine undersheild broken and hanging down slightly

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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GX05 CTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX05 CTZ, 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 GX05 CTZ registered?

GX05 CTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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