2021 Renault Captur Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 676 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Captur Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and seat belts & restraints. Its pass rate of 94.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 23 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.5% | 10 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 8 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.2% | 123 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 37 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 11 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 516 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 156 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 321 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 352 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Captur Tce
Before buying a 2021 Renault Captur Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Seat belts & restraints (1.2% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Renault Captur Tces pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 676 2021 Renault Captur Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Captur Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).
Does the 2021 Captur Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 676 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.