Renault Captur
From 203,483 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Capturs fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.7% vs 69.6% for 2013.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 9,209 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9,209 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,306 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,042 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,746 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,424 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,407 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,375 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2,254 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,969 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,850 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.2% of Captur failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 14.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £122.
The warranty question
A new Captur passes its MOT 90.3% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 80.7%, a 9.6 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 69.6%. With an average repair bill of £122 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Captur that's past its third birthday.
Renault Captur on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 9,870 newly registered in the past year with 1,238 leaving, a net gain of 8,632. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 185,469 | 1,361 | +2,455 | -405 | +2,050 |
| 2025 Q2 | 183,479 | 1,301 | +2,336 | -162 | +2,174 |
| 2025 Q1 | 181,382 | 1,224 | +2,797 | -293 | +2,504 |
| 2024 Q4 | 179,004 | 1,098 | +2,282 | -378 | +1,904 |
| 2024 Q3 | 177,212 | 986 | +2,545 | -887 | +1,658 |
| 2024 Q2 | 175,608 | 932 | +4,208 | -0 | +4,249 |
| 2024 Q1 | 171,343 | 948 | +4,401 | -0 | +4,850 |
| 2023 Q4 | 166,440 | 1,001 | +3,814 | -241 | +3,573 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captur Iconic Tce | Petrol | 20,051 | 14% |
| Captur Dynamique S Nav Dci | Diesel | 11,919 | 8% |
| Captur Dynamique S Nav Tce | Petrol | 11,243 | 8% |
| Captur Dynamique Nav Tce | Petrol | 11,075 | 8% |
| Captur Techno E-Tech Hev Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 9,273 | 7% |
| Capturd-Que M-Nav Energy Dciss | Diesel | 9,214 | 6% |
| Captur Dynamique Nav Dci | Diesel | 8,298 | 6% |
| Capturd-Que S M-Nav Nrg Dcisss | Diesel | 7,908 | 6% |
| Captur Techno Tce | Petrol | 7,342 | 5% |
| Captur D-Que M-Nav Nrg Tce S/S | Petrol | 6,641 | 5% |
| Captur Gt Line Tce | Petrol | 6,159 | 4% |
| Captur S Edition Tce | Petrol | 5,024 | 4% |
| Captur Dynamique S Nav Dci A | Diesel | 4,515 | 3% |
| Capturd-Que S M-Nav Nrg Tcesss | Petrol | 3,801 | 3% |
| Captur Evolution Tce | Petrol | 3,563 | 3% |
| Captur E-Tech Engineered Hev A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,523 | 2% |
| Captur Play Tce | Petrol | 3,312 | 2% |
| Captur Esprt Alpne Etech Hev A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,275 | 2% |
| Captur Evolution E-Tech Hev A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,030 | 2% |
| Captur Iconic Dci | Diesel | 2,943 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 90.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 86.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2018 | 84.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
5 earlier years
| 2017 | 83.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 80.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 75.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 74.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2013 | 69.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Capturs tested had between 27,281 and 60,010 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,090 median miles, the Captur has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
| Renault Master | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Captur MOT pass rate?
The Renault Captur has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 203,483 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Captur?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Captur is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 9,209 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Renault Capturs are on UK roads?
There are 185,469 Renault Capturs currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,361 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Captur at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Captur is 37,090 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,281 and 60,010 miles.
Buying a used Captur?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £122 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.