2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Captur MOT pass rate and common faults

22,411 MOT tests in 2024. 68.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time68.9%
Failed or needed repairs31.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,411 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    956 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    525 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    421 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.3%
  2. Brakes10.7%
  3. Lights & electrics9.1%
  4. Tyres8.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%

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 2015 Renault Captur?

In 2024, 68.9% of 2015 Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,411 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Captur?

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

Is the 2015 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).