2023 Renault Captur — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 454 MOT tests, the 2023 Renault Captur recorded a 96.5% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 5.1% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (1.8%) and visibility (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 8 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.8% | 8 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 6 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 4 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 1 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 8 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 3 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 2 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 1 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 1 |
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 | 16.5% | 75 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.9% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 392 | 3.1% |
| 30-60k | 60 | 6.7% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 244 | 3.7% |
| Petrol | 210 | 3.3% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Captur
On a 2023 Captur, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (1.8% 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.
- Visibility (1.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% 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
How many 2023 Renault Capturs pass their MOT?
96.5% of the 454 2023 Renault Captur MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Renault Captur?
Tyres, recorded in 1.8% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).
Does the 2023 Captur get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.1% in the 0-30k band to 6.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 454 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.