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Renault Captur Iconic Tce Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Captur Iconic Tce reliable? We analysed 29,396 real MOT tests across 9,522 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 29,396 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
26,250mi
Annual Mileage
5,816mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Captur Iconic Tce is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Captur Iconic Tce.

Renault Captur Iconic Tce Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Captur Iconic Tce. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Captur Iconic Tce MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Captur Iconic Tce to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.9%
2022
90.6%
2021
89.7%
2020

Renault Captur Iconic Tce Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Captur Iconic Tce models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 410
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 135
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 76

Renault Captur Iconic Tce Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Captur Iconic Tce owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,764 mi/yr
Typical
5,816 mi/yr
Average
6,602 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,419 mi/yr

Renault Captur Iconic Tce MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Captur Iconic Tce year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 1,391 90.9% 15,380 22,528 32,668
2021 9,857 90.6% 16,781 25,395 37,467
2020 16,040 89.7% 17,885 26,324 38,626

How Long Does a Renault Captur Iconic Tce Last?

Based on 9,522 Renault Captur Iconic Tce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Captur Iconic Tce Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Captur Iconic Tce MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,250 mi
75th Percentile
38,308 mi
95th Percentile
56,602 mi
Max Recorded
514,565 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur Iconic Tce

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

90.9% MOT pass rate from 1,391 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.7% MOT pass rate from 16,040 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Captur Iconic Tce is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 1,391 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.7% — 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 Iconic Tce Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Captur Iconic Tce THIS CAR 90.3% 29,396 26,250 mi — 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
Hyundai Iload 72.1% 30,643 83,220 mi 17 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Captur Iconic Tce outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Captur Iconic Tce?

The Renault Captur Iconic Tce has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 29,396 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 Iconic Tce 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 Iconic Tce owner drives around 5,816 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.

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.

Renault Captur Iconic Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Captur Iconic Tce reliable?
Based on 29,396 MOT tests, the Renault Captur Iconic Tce has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Captur Iconic Tce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Captur Iconic Tce do per year?
The typical Renault Captur Iconic Tce does around 5,816 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Captur Iconic Tce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Captur Iconic Tce?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Captur Iconic Tce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Captur Iconic Tce is 2022 with a 90.9% pass rate across 1,391 tests.