2020 Renault Captur Iconic TCE 1.0L Petrol · LS20 NVB

The 999cc petrol engine should return around 45-48 mpg in real-world mixed driving, dropping to roughly 38-42 mpg on motorway runs. Fuel costs for a driver covering 10,000 miles annually will sit around £1,400-£1,600 at current pump prices. Road tax is £190 per year for the petrol Captur as it falls outside the £40 VED band.

Insurance sits in group 8-10 depending on the driver's profile, making it one of the cheaper small SUVs to insure. Typical annual premiums for a 30-year-old with a clean licence are £350-£500. Servicing costs are reasonable, with Renault main-dealer services priced at £180-£260 depending on whether an interim or full service is due, while independent Renault specialists typically charge £120-£180.

On the test drive, pay particular attention to the clutch bite point — the 999cc turbo petrol is known for premature clutch wear, especially on cars used predominantly in town driving. Listen for any rattle on cold start from the timing chain area, and check for oil leaks around the cam chain cover. The MOT history shows no advisories on any test, so the brake and tyre condition at the last test was acceptable, but at 74,324 miles these will be approaching replacement again.

Inspect the rear suspension for knocking noises over speed humps — Captur I phase 1 cars can develop rear torsion beam issues, particularly on higher-mileage examples. Check the rear wiper operation and the tailgate struts, as these are common failure points on this generation. The 999cc engine also benefits from a manual check of the coolant level and condition, as the plastic expansion tank on early Capturs can become brittle.

Finally, examine all four tyres for even wear and check the tread depth — aggregated MOT data across 9,425 Capturs shows tyres as the single most common failure reason, accounting for a significant proportion of test failures. Uneven wear may indicate alignment or suspension issues that would not show up on the MOT record.