2014 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · DG14 EBZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. Following a clean result in October 2024 at 55,046 miles, the September 2025 test at 62,627 miles flagged three defects. The appearance of a damaged offside front shock absorber, perished offside rear tyre, and an inoperative lamp suggests that the vehicle is beginning to show signs of age despite its relatively low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 7,581-mile interval between October 2024 and September 2025, and another 8,125 miles in the year preceding that. This low-frequency use typically means less mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the tyre perishing issues noted in the 2025 record. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside front suspension to ensure the casing damage has not resulted in a fluid leak which would compromise damping performance. The 2022 advisory regarding tyres worn to the legal limit, combined with the 2025 failure for a perished tyre, indicates that the owner may delay tyre replacements until they reach a failure point. Check all sidewalls for dry cracking or age rot, as low-mileage vehicles that sit frequently suffer from rubber hardening before the tread wears down.