Renault Captur MOT pass rate & common failures
The Renault Captur appears in 822,102 MOT tests spanning model years 2013–2024, and 85.5% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 13.4% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
Best and worst Captur years
Ranked across Captur years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2022 cars pass 93.8% of the time while 2013 cars manage 74.2%, a 19.6-point spread.
No single area dominates — suspension (5.7%) and tyres (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, tread depth and wipers — ball joint alone was recorded 25,949 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.9% in the 0-30k band and 27.9% in the 150k+ band, a 20.9-point spread — more than double.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 6.2% fail against 17.5% for diesel, a 11.3-point gap across 390,314 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Captur model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 38,490 | 74.2% | 25.8% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 114,756 | 79.0% | 21.0% | Suspension |
| 2015 | 139,709 | 81.0% | 18.9% | Suspension |
| 2016 | 140,404 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Suspension |
| 2017 | 109,002 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 116,251 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Visibility |
| 2019 | 88,601 | 90.5% | 9.5% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 43,222 | 92.3% | 7.7% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 21,339 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 9,821 | 93.8% | 6.2% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 454 | 96.5% | 3.5% | Tyres |
| 2024 | 53 | 96.2% | 3.8% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.7% | 47,188 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.8% | 39,068 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 34,431 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.9% | 31,642 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 28,679 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 14,064 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 5,825 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.3% | 2,353 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 25,949 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 21,855 |
| 3 | Wipers | 20,978 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 17,433 |
| 5 | Joints | 13,046 |
| 6 | Washers | 12,825 |
| 7 | Brake pads | 11,949 |
| 8 | Coil spring | 11,923 |
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 | 26.6% | 218,660 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 123,072 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 60,894 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.8% | 55,959 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 28,125 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.1% | 17,459 |
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 | 252,270 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 356,485 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 161,442 | 22.2% |
| 90-120k | 41,498 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 8,112 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,835 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 431,788 | 11.9% |
| Diesel | 384,485 | 17.5% |
| Hybrid | 5,829 | 6.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 128,174 | 11.8% |
| 2022 | 152,354 | 13.1% |
| 2023 | 169,194 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 179,917 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 192,463 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a Renault Captur
- Suspension (5.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (4.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Captur?
85.5% of the 822,102 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 14.5% fail rate, across model years 2013–2024.
What does the Renault Captur most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 5.7% of tests, then tyres (4.8%).
Which Captur years are best and worst for MOT results?
2022 has the best pass rate at 93.8% and 2013 the weakest at 74.2%, from 9,821 and 38,490 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Captur MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.9% for 150k+, a 20.9-point difference.
Is the hybrid or diesel Captur more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the hybrid fails 6.2% of the time against 17.5% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 822,102 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.