2017 Renault Captur 1.2L Petrol · BC17 DXT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in December 2025 at 44,315 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just eight days prior. That failure involved a non-functional offside rear door from the exterior and a nail in the nearside rear tyre. While the vehicle currently meets the standard, the recurring failures suggest the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach a point of legal failure during the annual inspection. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 44,315 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. This low-usage profile typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components due to age alone. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the car covered 2,318 miles, showing a consistent low-mileage pattern. The lack of high mileage means components may have sat for long periods, which often leads to dry rot despite the low distance traveled. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension in particular, as the 2023 test flagged a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint as likely to detach. Although this was rectified to pass the test, the remaining ball joints and bushes should be checked for play or perished rubber. The 2024 advisory regarding an offside front inner tyre worn on the edge indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension geometry that was not fully resolved. Additionally, verify the operation of the washer system and wiper blades, as these have been points of failure in previous years.