2016 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · HJ07 DEC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing suspension and corrosion issues as it ages. The most recent test in August 2025 at 55,077 miles identified play in the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint and corrosion on the nearside front coil spring. While the vehicle passed, these advisories indicate that the rubber components and structural metal elements are beginning to degrade due to age rather than high-mileage stress. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between July 2021 and August 2022 where the car covered only 5,441 miles, which correlates with the recurring sidewall perishing and tyre damage noted in the 2020 and 2021 records. Low mileage often prevents wear on the drivetrain, but it frequently leads to dry rot and natural oxidation of rubber components, as evidenced by the history of tyre-related failures and structural failures. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of the corrosion on the coil springs and the condition of the anti-roll bar bushings. The previous report of corroded brake pipes in 2019 necessitates a physical check of the hydraulic lines to ensure no further degradation has occurred since then. Additionally, the uneven wear noted on the nearside front tyre in 2024 suggests a potential alignment issue that should be verified to prevent premature wear of new tyres.