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Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A reliable? We analysed 249 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 249 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.2%
Typical Mileage
22,319mi
Annual Mileage
5,510mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV A.

Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.6%
2022
91.3%
2021

Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut to the outer shoulder exposing the cords 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge 1

Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,647 mi/yr
Typical
5,510 mi/yr
Average
6,811 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,530 mi/yr

Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 173 93.6% 14,751 21,711 29,633
2021 69 91.3% 18,164 21,706 28,701

How Long Does a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A Last?

Based on 136 Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,319 mi
75th Percentile
29,122 mi
95th Percentile
51,081 mi
Max Recorded
90,873 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A

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

Best year
2022

93.6% MOT pass rate from 173 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.3% MOT pass rate from 69 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 173 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV A THIS CAR 93.2% 249 22,319 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
Sym Jet 4 125 78.8% 495 13,736 mi 16 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A?

The Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.2% across 249 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 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV A owner drives around 5,510 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A reliable?
Based on 249 MOT tests, the Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A has a 93.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A do per year?
The typical Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A does around 5,510 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV 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 RS Line E-tech PHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Captur RS Line E-tech PHEV A is 2022 with a 93.6% pass rate across 173 tests.