2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · HT16 WCW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 16 December 2025 at 70,447 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend has stabilised following two consecutive failures in 2021 and 2022. The 2021 failure cited a split constant velocity boot on the nearside front drive shaft and excessive exhaust emissions, while the 2022 failure noted significantly worn front brake discs. Both issues were rectified before the 22 December 2023 test, which returned a clean result. Since that point, the car has remained defect-free through the 2024 and 2025 renewals, indicating consistent upkeep over the last two years. The current MOT remains valid until December 2026. At 70,447 miles across ten years, the average usage sits at roughly 7,045 miles per year, which aligns with typical private ownership patterns for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant mileage gaps or rapid accumulation periods in the record. The only notable interval occurred between the June 2019 test at 28,648 miles and the December 2020 test at 35,013 miles, suggesting a brief period of reduced use or a change in registration. From 2020 onwards, the car has covered approximately 10,000 miles annually on a twelve-monthly cycle, reflecting steady driving habits without periods of neglect. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front brake discs, given the history of significant wear flagged in late 2022. Although the discs were replaced, the nearside front drive shaft boot split recorded in December 2021 suggests potential wear on the CV joint itself, which should be checked for play or clicking during cornering. The exhaust system warrants attention too, as the emissions failure in 2021 may indicate underlying corrosion or a cracked manifold common on older Renaults. Finally, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and check for structural rust on the underbody, as the 2020 advisory noted brake fluctuation which can sometimes signal worn suspension components rather than binding calipers alone.