2016 Renault Captur · 79,908 MOT tests
2016 Renault Captur reliability
2016 Renault Capturs fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Captur years (79,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Capturs: 21.4%)
- 20.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Capturs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 44,842
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 79,908
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Captur
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7%
- Tyres6%
- Brakes5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.96%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.34%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.27%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Captur reliable?
2016 Renault Capturs fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Captur years (79,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Captur MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.96% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.14% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Captur have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Renault Captur shows 44,842 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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