2015 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · FX65 PXC

The 2015 Renault Captur presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record through its most recent MOT on 22 October 2025 at 29,322 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That outcome caps a five-year run of consecutive passes with no advisories or failures, indicating consistent baseline maintenance and no emerging mechanical or structural concerns. The trend is stable, with no recurring faults to suggest neglect or a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light use. The car has covered roughly 29,300 miles over eleven years, averaging approximately 2,666 miles per year. Between the October 2024 test at 26,292 miles and the October 2025 test at 29,322 miles, the car added 3,030 miles in twelve months, which is the highest single-year jump in the record. Prior years show smaller increments, such as the 1,636 miles added between October 2022 and October 2023, and the 2,380 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. The overall pattern points to short, local journeys rather than sustained motorway driving, which can lead to incomplete exhaust regeneration and diesel particulate filter loading if this is a diesel variant, though the record itself shows no emissions-related advisories. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still inspect components that low-mileage, short-trip use can quietly degrade. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers can perish from age and standing rather than mileage, so a physical check for perishing, oil misting on dampers, or uneven tyre wear is worthwhile. Brake calipers and discs may show surface corrosion or binding from prolonged parking, particularly on the rear axle. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for cracking, as the rubber ages regardless of tread depth. Underneath, a visual check for structural corrosion on subframes, sill seams, and suspension mounting points is prudent, as low-mileage cars stored outdoors can still suffer from surface rust that the MOT only flags when it becomes severe. The clean record is encouraging, but age-related deterioration remains a separate risk that only an in-person inspection can confirm.