Renault Captur: what fails at MOT
208,000 MOT tests on the Renault Captur in 2024, counted. 21% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
21% of Renault Captur tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 18.9%, so the Captur is about average for its age.
It fails most often on suspension (5.4% of tests), tyres (4.1% of tests) and lights and electrics (3.8% of tests). It fails on suspension and brakes more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,936 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 18,600 12,200 to 27,000 |
| 2020 | 19,892 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 23,100 15,700 to 32,900 |
| 2019 | 27,692 | 15.2% | 13.4% | 30,100 21,400 to 40,700 |
| 2018 | 27,404 | 17.4% | 15.6% | 37,100 27,000 to 49,400 |
| 2017 | 25,178 | 18.9% | 18.2% | 43,100 31,400 to 56,700 |
| 2016 | 31,225 | 22.8% | 21.3% | 50,800 37,900 to 66,100 |
| 2015 | 29,466 | 30.0% | 24.4% | 59,500 45,000 to 76,200 |
| 2014 | 23,427 | 33.0% | 27.7% | 68,400 52,300 to 86,100 |
| 2013 | 7,363 | 41.3% | 30.6% | 75,300 58,600 to 93,000 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Renault Captur tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Captur | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension More than most | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Tyres | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Brakes More than most | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Body and structure | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Steering | 0.3% | 0.7% |
The parts that fail most
- Ball joint2.6%
- Tyre2.4%
- Tyre tread1.7%
- Wipers1.4%
- Washers1.3%
- Headlamp aim1.2%
- Footbrake1.2%
- Brake pads1.1%
- Coil spring1.1%
- Linkage ball joints1.0%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Ball joint: excessively worn2.5%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
- Footbrake: excessively binding0.9%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge13.3%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.7%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.7%
- Brake pads: wearing thin4.5%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively2.3%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.1%
- Nail in tyre1.5%
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play1.4%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
Check a Renault Captur's own MOT record
Looking at a Captur? Type its registration to see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.