2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · BT63 CFL

The 2014 Renault Captur presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 11 June 2026 at 126,266 miles passed, but the tester flagged a minor exhaust gas leak, a fault that also appeared in the 2025 failure. That recurrence suggests the exhaust system has not been properly repaired and warrants close inspection. The overall trend is not clearly improving. A clean pass in June 2024 at 102,122 miles was followed by a heavily failed test in June 2025 at 116,765 miles, covering multiple safety-critical areas. The subsequent pass in 2026 shows some issues were addressed, yet the exhaust leak persists, indicating partial rather than thorough rectification. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,500 miles per year. The record shows a notable jump of approximately 14,600 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, which is steeper than the longer-term average. This may point to a period of heavier use or motorway driving, which can accelerate wear on consumables and drivetrain components. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests is unremarkable, and the annual testing pattern is consistent, so there is no evidence of the vehicle sitting unused for extended periods. A buyer should focus on the suspension and braking systems. The June 2025 failure identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring, excessively worn front anti-roll bar linkage, and front brake pads below minimum thickness. Although the car passed in 2026, coil springs and anti-roll bar linkages are items that can deteriorate again quickly if the underlying cause, such as corrosion or poor road conditions, has not been addressed. The rear brake imbalance flagged in 2025 also demands attention. A road test should check for uneven braking, knocking from the front suspension, and any sag or uneven ride height at the rear. The exhaust system is the clearest ongoing concern. A minor gas leak was noted in both the 2025 failure and the 2026 pass, meaning the backbox or a joint has not been permanently fixed. Lambda readings were also out of specification in 2025, and while the 2026 test does not repeat that advisory, a leaking exhaust can skew emissions at any time. A buyer should inspect the full exhaust for corrosion, particularly around the backbox and flexi-joint, and verify that emissions remain stable under load. Tyre condition should also be checked, as both front tyres were below the 1.6 mm legal limit in 2025, suggesting basic upkeep was neglected at that point.