2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Captur MOT pass rate and common faults

23,772 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,772 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    838 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    498 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    437 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.6%
  2. Brakes8.4%
  3. Tyres7.2%
  4. Lights & electrics6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2016 Renault Captur?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2016 Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,772 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Captur?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Renault Captur reliable at MOT time?

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