2015 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · SE15 KFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative repairs. The most recent test in May 2025 at 31,731 miles flagged a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot. This followed a failure just two days prior in 2024 at 29,430 miles for the same component. While the car passed the subsequent test, the recurrence of CV boot issues suggests that components are only addressed upon reaching failure rather than during routine servicing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,885 miles per year. This low usage explains the lack of heavy wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it introduces risks associated with long periods of standing. Between the 2022 test at 23,547 miles and June 2023, the car covered only 2,902 miles, indicating it may have sat stationary for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and internal corrosion in brake systems. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the replacement boot was fitted correctly and that no grease leakage is present. The 2023 advisory regarding front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge suggests potential alignment issues or uneven wear that should be re-evaluated. Given the low mileage, a physical check of the brake discs for surface pitting and seized calipers is essential, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from brake oxidation that a standard MOT may not fully capture.