Renault Captur MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Captur. Check any Captur by registration number below.

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83.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.0%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Renault Captur — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Captur has an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, which is 7.0 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 76.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Captur is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Renault Captur fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Captur for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Captur is around 36,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Captur, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Renault Captur, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Captur performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 5,887 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2019

Based on 48,669 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2018

Based on 49,923 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 46,337 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

15.1%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2016

Based on 57,646 vehicles

82.3%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

18.8%

2015

Based on 54,410 vehicles

75.7%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

25.2%

Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2014

Based on 43,533 vehicles

72.6%Average

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

28.4%

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

2013

Based on 28,000 vehicles

81.2%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Mileage at 10yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Captur

The most common reasons a Renault Captur fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

15.5%

Suspension

13.5%

Brakes

11.5%

Tyres

10.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.8%

Renault Captur Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.6%

Front Offside

1.5%

Front

0.9%

Typical Mileage — Renault Captur

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Captur.

At 3 Years

22,000

miles

At 5 Years

36,000

miles

At 10 Years

70,000

miles

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80.4% pass rate

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60.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Renault Captur

Renault Captur — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Captur MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Captur?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Captur is 83.6% compared to the Renault average of 76.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Captur?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Captur are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.5%), Suspension (13.5%), Brakes (11.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Captur reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, the Renault Captur is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Captur?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault Captur?

Typical mileage for the Renault Captur: 27,607 miles at 3 years, 42,464 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Captur to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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