IsItAGoodCar
Year Range Hub

2013 Renault Captur (Gen 1)

Browse our directory of 2013 Renault Captur (Gen 1) vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

Registration Directory

Common Problems & Reliability

2
Serious
0
Moderate
1
Minor

The 2013 Renault Captur (Gen 1) has 3 known issues. 2 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

EDC gearbox shudder

Serious

Like the Clio, the dual-clutch automatic can hesitate, shudder or lose smoothness in town, sometimes needing costly clutch or actuator work.

Symptoms: Jerky pull-away, Delay selecting drive...

Est. repair cost: £600–£1,700

1.2 TCe oil consumption

Serious

The 1.2 TCe can burn oil at an alarming rate and eventually lose compression or damage the engine if the issue has been ignored for too long.

Symptoms: Frequent oil top-ups, Misfire...

Est. repair cost: £800–£4,000

Front suspension knocking

Minor

Drop links, top mounts and wishbone bushes wear quickly on rough roads, making the Captur feel noisier than it should.

Symptoms: Knock over potholes, Twang from front suspension...

Est. repair cost: £120–£300

View detailed Renault Captur (Gen 1) fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2013 Renault Captur (Gen 1)

  • Carefully assess EDC transmission behaviour in slow stop-and-go traffic for clutch judder
  • Scrutinise service invoices and oil consumption history on early 1.2 TCe petrol units
  • Inspect front tyres for uneven shoulder wear indicative of tracking and suspension bushing fatigue

Check Any Vehicle

Don't see your specific car listed? Enter any UK registration number for an instant vehicle history check — including MOT history, tax status, finance check, and write-off data.

Free Vehicle Check