Renault Captur

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 222,779 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

222,779

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Captur

The Renault Captur was MOT tested 222,779 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2013 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 3,770 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 73%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Capturs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 78,897 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 18,487 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Captur performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Renault range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1461cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,674

Per month£140/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Renault Captur?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average+6% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Captur by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	94%	33	18,487 mi
2021	92%	238	18,710 mi
2020	94%	3,770	23,475 mi
2019	90%	31,984	32,849 mi
2018	88%	33,099	40,376 mi
2017	87%	31,174	46,531 mi
2016	84%	39,708	54,414 mi
2015	80%	39,587	63,570 mi
2014	78%	32,436	71,690 mi
2013	73%	10,750	78,897 mi

Questions about the Renault Captur

Is the Renault Captur reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2013 to 2022), the Renault Captur averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 222,779 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Renault Captur has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Renault Captur has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 73%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.