2015 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · DS15 AEM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 66,830 miles flagged non-structural corrosion on the front cross member and uneven wear combined with perishing on the front tyres. While the vehicle passed, the presence of structural corrosion and immediate consumable failure suggests that the previous owner tended to address faults only when they reach a failure threshold or advisory stage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between April 2019 and June 2020, where the car covered only 10,986 miles over fourteen months. Since then, the usage has remained steady, with roughly 3,000 miles recorded between each annual test interval in the last three years. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perished tyres and split CV boots noted in the history. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain due to the recurring failures of the drive shaft boots. In 2021 and 2022, both front CV boots were flagged for splits, indicating a potential issue with component quality or alignment geometry. The inner edge wear on the front tyres recorded in 2025 further suggests a persistent alignment fault or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to prevent premature replacement of new rubber. The corrosion noted on the front cross member in the late October 2025 test requires close monitoring. Although classified as non-structural at the time, oxidation on load-bearing mounting points can progress rapidly if not treated. Given the previous history of cracking and splitting tyres in 2021, the age and condition of all four tyres should be checked for dry rot, as the low mileage often masks material degradation despite sufficient tread depth.