2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Renault Captur MOT pass rate and common faults

5,628 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,628 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken14.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    334 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    200 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension35.5%
  2. Lights & electrics12.6%
  3. Brakes12.1%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Renault Captur?

In 2024, 57.4% of 2013 Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,628 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Captur?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Renault Captur reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).