2016 Renault Captur: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Renault Capturs, from 24,175 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Renault Capturs than on all cars registered in 2016.
- Ball joint2.5× usualRenault Captur7.1% All 2016 cars2.8%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Number plate lights2.1× usualRenault Captur6.6% All 2016 cars3.2%Rough price £5–£40
At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Anti-roll bar link joints4.3× usualRenault Captur4.3% All 2016 cars1%Rough price £50–£150
At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.
- Braking performance2× usualRenault Captur5% All 2016 cars2.5%Rough price £100–£350
At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Individual direction indicators4× usualRenault Captur2.4% All 2016 cars0.6%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
Suspension arm bushes and joints: 1.2% here, against 6.1% of all 2016 cars.
By area
The share of 2016 Renault Captur MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres34% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes22% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension20% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics15% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19,789 | Tyres 34% |
| 2018 | 20,640 | Tyres 34% |
| 2017 | 19,400 | Tyres 33% |
| 2015 | 22,568 | Tyres 34% |
| 2014 | 18,000 | Tyres 35% |
| 2013 | 5,607 | Suspension 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2016 Renault Capturs registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score