2016 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · BC16 BBN

A clean, unbroken record of MOT passes over five consecutive tests between 2022 and 2025 forms the backbone of this Renault Captur's roadworthiness history, with no advisories of any substance other than a single set of front tyre wear notes in mid-2025. The most recent assessment on 10 October 2025 recorded no defects at all, demonstrating that the front tyre replacement flagged in June of the same year was addressed before the subsequent test. Across the recorded period there are no brake, suspension, corrosion, exhaust, lighting, or structural advisories, which is a consistent profile rather than a single isolated clean result. With only 24,754 miles recorded over roughly a decade of use, annual mileage averages around 2,475 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest the car was laid up for long periods, with MOT entries falling at fairly regular intervals from 2022 through 2025, and the mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent with light, modest usage. This kind of low accumulation can preserve interior trim and drivetrain wear but also brings its own considerations: vehicles used predominantly for short journeys and standing periods can suffer from moisture build-up in the oil, corrosion on brake discs from infrequent heavy braking, and deterioration of under-seal protection or rubber components through lack of regular thermal cycling. The only mechanical concern raised in the official record centres on the front pair of tyres, which were noted in June 2025 as being worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, with tread depths recorded at 2.4mm nearside and 3.1mm offside. Both items sit on the front axle, and the edge wear pattern rather than even shoulder-to-shoulder wear is consistent with possible wheel alignment drift, worn front suspension bushes, tired tie bar or anti-roll bar linkages, or simply a tyre rotation and tracking oversight. A prospective buyer should therefore pay particular attention on a test drive to any steering pull to one side under braking or acceleration, uneven steering effort, knocking or clonking from the front end over speed humps and potholes, and excess wander on the motorway. It is also worth inspecting the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for uneven wear and confirming that a four-wheel alignment check has been carried out since the replacement tyres were fitted. Beyond the tyre-specific history, the brake discs and pads, coil springs, drop links, steering rack gaiters, CV joint boots, and exhaust system should be physically inspected for condition given the car's age and the fact that low-use vehicles can corrode brake disc surfaces and seize caliper sliders through lack of regular exercise. Listen for any binding or dragging sensation when releasing the brake pedal, check for a hot smell from a front wheel after a short drive, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel under braking. Under the vehicle, look for any surface rust on brake pipes, the rear axle beam area, and around the exhaust mounting points, as ten years of road grime and standing can take a toll even on cars that pass their MOT without comment. Finally, confirm that the most recent advisory items have been addressed with supporting invoices and verify the age and condition of any replacement tyres fitted, as the edge-wear pattern observed previously can recur quickly if the underlying alignment or suspension cause has not been rectified.