2009 Renault Megane · 34,551 MOT tests
2009 Renault Megane reliability
2009 Renault Meganes fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 Megane years (34,551 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Meganes: 45.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 101,898
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,551
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.8% of tests fail here (199% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Megane
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Suspension23.2%
- Brakes14.6%
- Steering9.8%
- Tyres7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.47%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 7.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.16%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.37%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.28%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (17.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.4%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.56%)
Other years
Every Renault Megane year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Megane reliable?
2009 Renault Meganes fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 Megane years (34,551 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Megane MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.59% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.47% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Megane have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Renault Megane shows 101,898 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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