Renault Captur (2015)
2015 Renault Captur
CarHunch analysed 23,387 real MOT records for the 2015 Renault Captur. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Renault Captur passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.4%, but this comes with a significant caveat: 36.1% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable levels and should concern any potential buyer. Petrol versions perform better at 84.9% pass rate versus diesel at 81.1%, suggesting the petrol engine is the more robust choice.
At nearly 47,000 miles on average, these cars show typical mileage for their age, but the high advisory rate of 9.8 per vehicle points to widespread wear and maintenance issues accumulating across the fleet. When you test-drive or inspect one, pay particular attention to suspension, braking, and emissions systems—the average 1.9 failures per vehicle suggests these are the recurring weak spots—and always request the full MOT history to check what dangerous defects have been flagged.
What to check before buying a 2015 Renault Captur
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.
- ⚠️ 36.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (65%) | 15,286 | 81.1% | 2.06 |
| Petrol (35%) | 8,100 | 84.9% | 1.59 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Renault Captur 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.
Half of all 2015 Renault Captur vehicles fall between 36,322 and 62,036 miles.
2015 Renault Captur — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 21,764 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Renault Captur
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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64.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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63.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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25%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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