Renault Captur (2017)
2017 Renault Captur
CarHunch analysed 19,480 real MOT records for the 2017 Renault Captur. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Renault Captur passes its MOT significantly more often than the UK average, with an 88.1% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting above-average reliability overall. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles (24.7%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a material concern for a buyer and worth investigating on any used example you're considering.
These Capturs are running at modest mileage for their age—a median of 30,906 miles—and the average vehicle accumulates fewer than one failure per test cycle, though advisories average 6.3 per car, indicating minor wear items crop up regularly. Before purchase, obtain the full MOT history and get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks the suspension, brakes, and lighting components, where most advisories cluster on this model.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 24.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (54%) | 10,577 | 88.5% | 0.93 |
| Diesel (46%) | 8,900 | 87.5% | 1.04 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Renault Captur vehicles fall between 22,720 and 40,665 miles.
2017 Renault Captur — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18,723 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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48.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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15.3%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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12%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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