In 2025, 132,562 Renault Captur cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 73% passed first time, compared with 76% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Captur about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 169 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 5 years old, 86% of Capturs passed first time (all cars that age: 86%). By 12 years, that figure is 55% (all cars: 66%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 12 years (10 points behind).
Renault Captur All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Captur passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 2,219 | 86% | 86% | 29,551 |
| 6 years | 19,802 | 82% | 84% | 38,466 |
| 7 years | 20,664 | 79% | 81% | 45,802 |
| 8 years | 19,377 | 77% | 78% | 51,829 |
| 9 years | 24,146 | 73% | 75% | 59,253 |
| 10 years | 22,555 | 67% | 72% | 68,088 |
| 11 years | 17,964 | 64% | 69% | 76,128 |
| 12 years | 5,592 | 55% | 66% | 81,905 |
What fails most on a Renault Captur
No single area stands out: the Captur fails on each part of the test at roughly the rate you would expect. It does comparatively well on steering and emissions and leaks.
Share of Captur tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 7.3% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 3.4% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.3% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.6% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.5% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.5% |
What to check when buying a used Captur
Based on where the Captur fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Captur
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a CapturFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Renault Captur?
In 2025, 73% of Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 132,562 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 76%.
What do Renault Captur cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (7.3% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.4% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.3% of tests).
Other Renault models
Renault Clio (54%), Renault Trafic (56%), Renault Megane (55%), Renault Kadjar (74%), Renault Kangoo (54%), Renault Scenic (56%). All Renault models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.