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

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79.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.4%

vs Renault Avg

11

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Renault Captur — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Captur has an average MOT pass rate of 79.1%, which is 2.4 percentage points below the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Captur on the road.

The most common reasons a Renault Captur fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. 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.

2022

Based on 206 vehicles

98.5%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

6.5%

2021

Based on 1,243 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2020

Based on 5,887 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
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: 81.5%
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: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 46,337 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

15.1%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2016

Based on 57,646 vehicles

82.3%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

18.8%

2015

Based on 54,410 vehicles

75.7%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

25.2%

Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2014

Based on 43,533 vehicles

72.6%Average
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

28.4%

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

2013

Based on 28,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Mileage at 10yr

70k mi

0

Based on 157,015 vehicles

84.8%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Captur

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

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.0%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.9%
3

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.8%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

3.1%

Front

3.1%

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

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 79.1% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. 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: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.0%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.9%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Renault Captur reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.1%, 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: 53,688 miles at 3 years, 59,440 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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