2017 Renault Captur · 63,991 MOT tests
2017 Renault Captur reliability
2017 Renault Capturs fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Captur years (63,991 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Capturs: 21.4%)
- 16.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Capturs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 37,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 63,991
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.1% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Captur
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Brakes4.1%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Suspension3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
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 1.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.36%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.11%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.04%
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 (14.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.48%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.91%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.74%)
Other years
Every Renault Captur year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Renault Captur reliable?
2017 Renault Capturs fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Captur years (63,991 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Captur MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.84% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.66% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Captur have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Renault Captur shows 37,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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