Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 769 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto (2021)

769 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto

CarHunch analysed 769 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Captur is a reliable performer, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting owners aren't facing major early-life defects. The good news continues with only 6.9% of vehicles ever developing dangerous faults—comfortably below concerning levels—and petrol models maintain that strong 92.3% pass rate consistency.

At just 21,200 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these Capturs are running light, which explains the low 0.22 failures per vehicle; however, the 1.3 advisories per test suggest minor wear items are starting to appear. Before buying, budget for routine maintenance on those advisory-flagged components—typically brake fluid, filters, and suspension—since they're showing up early despite low mileage.

The 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–37k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 769 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 769 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	749	93.4%	0.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,932 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.7%

613

Grey 21.4%

414

Red 15.2%

293

Orange 14.1%

272

White 12%

232

Black 5.2%

101

Silver 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,200

typical

12,604

low mileage

36,727

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto vehicles fall between 12,604 and 36,727 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,604 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,604–36,727 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Autos sit.

⚠ Over 49,581 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Renault Captur Iconic Tce Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 745 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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