2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · CX64 AEK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of deferred suspension repairs. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 103,256 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for a nearside suspension arm ball joint and an offside front tyre. The persistence of ball joint play from 2022 through to 2025 suggests that the owner only addresses components once they reach failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with its age, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year which is typical for a twelve-year-old Captur. The record shows a steady progression of use, with a 6,110-mile gap between November 2024 and November 2025. There are no significant periods of long-term storage that might indicate seal-related issues, though the increase to over 100,000 miles marks a milestone where drivetrain and suspension rubber components typically require intensive scrutiny. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically the nearside lower arm ball joint, as this has appeared as a recurring defect since 2022. The recent failure for an offside front tyre worn on the edge also indicates a potential alignment issue or worn shock absorber that should be verified to prevent premature tyre scrubbing. Additionally, although the SRS warning lamp failure was previously resolved, the buyer should confirm the dashboard remains clear of faults upon engine start to ensure the airbag fault was properly rectified and not an intermittent electrical failure.