Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A (2016)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 53.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2016 Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2016 Renault Captur is a real concern at the MOT box: just 53.8% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, meaning more than four in ten fail and need repairs. The good news is that dangerous defects haven't shown up in this cohort, so failures are fixable rather than safety-critical.

At 43,389 miles median, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still failing at nearly double the national rate—suggesting design or build quality issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before buying one, insist on a thorough pre-purchase inspection and budget for likely repair work, because the statistics say this model needs extra attention to pass its next test.

Below average reliability 26.2% below UK average
53.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
43,389
typical mileage
35,672–61,580 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

35,672
low mileage
43,389
typical
61,580
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A vehicles fall between 35,672 and 61,580 miles.

2016 Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav DCI A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

42 55 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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