Renault Captur Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Captur reliable? We analysed 1,146,845 real MOT tests across 137,460 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Captur is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Captur.
Renault Captur Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Captur. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Captur MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Captur to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Captur Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Captur models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Captur Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Captur owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Captur MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Captur year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 224 | 91.5% | 14,122 | 20,816 | 27,894 |
| 2021 | 223 | 89.2% | 13,576 | 20,105 | 30,042 |
| 2020 | 9,247 | 89.3% | 14,822 | 22,716 | 32,767 |
| 2019 | 99,477 | 87.1% | 18,714 | 27,880 | 39,918 |
| 2018 | 130,031 | 85.8% | 21,060 | 31,852 | 45,677 |
| 2017 | 148,918 | 86.1% | 22,789 | 34,444 | 49,839 |
| 2016 | 212,043 | 83.8% | 25,914 | 39,092 | 56,285 |
| 2015 | 238,373 | 80.3% | 29,627 | 44,784 | 63,858 |
| 2014 | 221,326 | 78.3% | 32,740 | 49,361 | 69,794 |
| 2013 | 79,138 | 75.8% | 36,334 | 53,781 | 75,063 |
How Long Does a Renault Captur Last?
Based on 137,460 Renault Captur vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Captur Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Captur MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.5% MOT pass rate from 224 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 79,138 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Captur is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 224 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Captur Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Captur THIS CAR | 82.3% | 1,146,845 | 39,966 mi | 13 yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Nissan X-trail | 76.1% | 1,734,090 | 73,639 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Captur outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Captur has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.3% across 1,146,845 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Captur with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Renault Captur owner drives around 5,557 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Renault Captur models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.