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Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A reliable? We analysed 708 real MOT tests across 505 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 708 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.8%
Typical Mileage
21,368mi
Annual Mileage
6,688mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A.

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.1%
2023
92.2%
2022

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 2

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,664 mi/yr
Typical
6,688 mi/yr
Average
7,715 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,382 mi/yr

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 176 88.1% 14,202 21,636 32,761
2022 500 92.2% 15,288 21,255 28,929

How Long Does a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Last?

Based on 505 Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
21,368 mi
75th Percentile
29,872 mi
95th Percentile
52,772 mi
Max Recorded
167,586 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A

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

Best year
2022

92.2% MOT pass rate from 500 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.1% MOT pass rate from 176 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 500 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.1% — 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 Rive Gauche Etech HEV A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A THIS CAR 90.8% 708 21,368 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
Nissan Qashqai Acenta + 2 DCI 71.5% 1,205 104,159 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A?

The Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 708 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A 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 Rive Gauche Etech HEV A owner drives around 6,688 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 Rive Gauche Etech HEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A reliable?
Based on 708 MOT tests, the Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A has a 90.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A?
The most common failure point is suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
How many miles does a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A do per year?
The typical Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A does around 6,688 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A?
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 Rive Gauche Etech HEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Captur Rive Gauche Etech HEV A is 2022 with a 92.2% pass rate across 500 tests.