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YB08 CYA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 109,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock Absorber casings corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,447 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,742 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,742 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,623 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 87,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,745 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,745 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded.

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2017 68,867 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,191 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

spear worn and flat

Fail 27 Aug 2011 32,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

spear worn and flat

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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YB08 CYA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YB08 CYA, 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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YB08 CYA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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