2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Captur MOT pass rate and common faults

17,874 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,874 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    822 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    481 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    288 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.0%
  2. Brakes11.2%
  3. Lights & electrics10.2%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Body & chassis6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  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 weakened8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2014 Renault Captur?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2014 Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,874 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Captur?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Renault Captur reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).