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RX55 CLJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,151 mi
Last recorded152,151 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 152,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp image poor

Fail 15 Feb 2024 151,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt unable to check childs seat fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Jan 2023 149,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,314 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 109,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened DRIVERS (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil dip stick missing, blocked off.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 109,477 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn plus corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn has a bush missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DRIVERS, (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened DRIVERS (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil dip stick missing, blocked off.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Driver (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,030 miles

exhaust system touching body/chassis

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,030 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system touching body/chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,329 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 60,326 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,904 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 31,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RX55 CLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX55 CLJ, 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 RX55 CLJ registered?

RX55 CLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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