Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106 (2008)
2008 Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2008 Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Renault Megane Diesel is a significant reliability concern: only 49.6% pass the MOT first time, nearly 31 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and you should expect roughly one failure per vehicle on average. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures are fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 120,000 miles median mileage, these cars are showing their age as expected for a 16-year-old diesel, and the complete absence of advisories suggests problems tend to be outright failures rather than emerging wear items. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system, turbo, and emissions equipment—the likely culprits behind that high failure rate.
What to check before buying a 2008 Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 99 | 49.5% | 0.82 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 60% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106 vehicles fall between 93,708 and 140,584 miles.
2008 Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 106 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2023.
MOT History Averages
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