Renault Captur Iconic Dci
From 1,355 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Captur Iconic Dcis fare better: 2021 models pass at 83.4% vs 89.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 28 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 tyre cords visible or damaged | 28 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 26 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 7 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 67.6% of Captur Iconic Dci failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £113.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 89.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Captur Iconic Dcis tested had between 18,750 and 35,639 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,262 median miles, the Captur Iconic Dci has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Captur Iconic Dci MOT pass rate?
The Renault Captur Iconic Dci has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,355 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Captur Iconic Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Captur Iconic Dci is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Captur Iconic Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Captur Iconic Dci is 26,262 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,750 and 35,639 miles.
Buying a used Captur Iconic Dci?
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.
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