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

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Is the Renault Captur Play Tce reliable? We analysed 1,787 real MOT tests across 617 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,787 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
26,142mi
Annual Mileage
5,949mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Captur Play 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 Play Tce.

Renault Captur Play Tce Number Plates

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

Renault Captur Play Tce MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.4%
2021
87.1%
2020

Renault Captur Play Tce Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Renault Captur Play Tce Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,862 mi/yr
Typical
5,949 mi/yr
Average
7,011 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,595 mi/yr

Renault Captur Play Tce MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 611 89.4% 16,509 24,073 34,124
2020 582 87.1% 16,242 24,376 35,461

How Long Does a Renault Captur Play Tce Last?

Based on 617 Renault Captur Play Tce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Captur Play Tce Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,142 mi
75th Percentile
37,154 mi
95th Percentile
58,002 mi
Max Recorded
1,612,012 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur Play Tce

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

Best year
2021

89.4% MOT pass rate from 611 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.1% MOT pass rate from 582 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Captur Play Tce is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 611 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.1% — 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 Play 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 Play Tce THIS CAR 90.6% 1,787 26,142 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
Toyota Not Stated 71.4% 962 151,324 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Captur Play Tce?

The Renault Captur Play Tce has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 1,787 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 Play 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 Play Tce owner drives around 5,949 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 Play Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Captur Play Tce reliable?
Based on 1,787 MOT tests, the Renault Captur Play Tce has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Captur Play Tce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Captur Play Tce do per year?
The typical Renault Captur Play Tce does around 5,949 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Captur Play Tce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Captur Play 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 Play Tce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Captur Play Tce is 2021 with a 89.4% pass rate across 611 tests.