2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · CB51 NGA
2016 Renault Captur (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 100,401 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CAPTUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB51 NGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 100,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB51 NGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Captur (CB51 NGA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
CB51 NGA Mileage History
- 24/01/202486,355 mi
- 24/01/202595,246 mi+8,891 mi
- 24/01/202595,246 mi
- 27/01/2026100,401 mi+5,155 mi
- 27/01/2026100,401 mi
Average of roughly 6,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Captur (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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