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RJ55 CXS

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,828 mi
Last recorded171,828 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 CXS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 171,828 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 171,828 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 171,827 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 171,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 171,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 170,748 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 31 Jul 2013 170,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres getting low

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2012 167,687 miles

front discs worn and corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 164,339 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

power steering heavy

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 24 Jun 2011 163,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 18 Jun 2011 163,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 11 Aug 2010 151,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 122,475 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 122,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,136 miles

damage to bodywork

Fail 15 Aug 2008 93,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

damage to bodywork

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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RJ55 CXS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 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 Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 CXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ55 CXS registered?

RJ55 CXS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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