2017 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · LS67 CVN

The 2017 Renault Captur presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT. The clean pass recorded on 23 September 2025 at 55,505 miles, with zero defects, is a strong indicator that the immediate safety-critical faults identified earlier that same day were promptly rectified. This pattern of a same-day retest and subsequent clean bill of health suggests an owner responsive to rectification requirements. The trend is broadly positive, moving from advisories and minor failures in prior years to a fully compliant status at the latest test. The vehicle has covered approximately 6,167 miles per year, which is typical for a nine-year-old car. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, showing a jump from 38,961 miles in September 2023 to 48,194 miles in September 2024, then to 55,505 miles by September 2025. This consistent accumulation points to regular use rather than long periods of dormancy, meaning wear on consumables like brake pads, discs, and tyres aligns with the recorded odometer readings. No significant gaps or suspicious drops appear in the record. Despite the clean recent pass, the history flags two areas warranting a close physical inspection. The 2024 failure noted excessively worn anti-roll bar ball joints, a suspension component that affects stability and handling. A buyer should check for clunking from the front end over rough surfaces and inspect the joint boots for splits or degradation. The repeated advisories on tyre condition, including sidewall perishing and wear, indicate a pattern of neglecting tyre replacements. Inspect all four tyres, including the spare if fitted, for cracking, bulging, and tread depth, paying close attention to the sidewalls. The 2023 advisories on front brake pads and discs wearing thin, combined with the clean 2025 result, suggest these components were likely replaced. A test drive should confirm the braking system feels firm, pulls evenly, and produces no grinding or vibration. While the lighting faults from 2024 and early 2025 appear fixed, a final walk-around check of all exterior lights, including indicators and brake lamps, is prudent to confirm no new electrical issues have emerged since the last test.