2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · VE64 RVN

The 2014 Renault Captur presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 5 July 2025 at 92,285 miles passing despite two notable advisories. The offside front outer CV joint boot was severely deteriorated, a condition that had already appeared on the 2021 test at 60,710 miles. This recurrence suggests a long-standing vulnerability in the drivetrain sealing that may have been patched rather than properly resolved. Both front tyres were also worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. The overall trend is not clearly improving, as the same categories of wear keep resurfacing across multiple tests, pointing to a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,690 miles per year. The record shows a consistent annual test pattern from 2021 through 2025, with no significant gaps in documentation. Mileage jumps between tests are moderate, ranging from around 7,400 to 9,100 miles per interval, with the largest increase occurring between 2024 and 2025 when the car covered approximately 7,091 miles in a single year. There are no alarming odometer anomalies or sudden drops, and the service history appears continuous rather than sporadic. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and drivetrain during any physical inspection. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joints were flagged for slight play on both sides in the 2024 test at 85,194 miles, and the recurring edge wear on front tyres across multiple years strongly suggests the tracking or suspension bushes need attention. The CV joint boot issue is particularly worth investigating, as a severely deteriorated boot on the offside front means the joint has been exposed to road debris and moisture for an undetermined period, potentially leading to costly drive shaft replacement if the joint itself is worn. Front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in 2023 at 77,807 miles, so the condition of the front brake discs and pads should be verified given the subsequent 15,000 miles since that advisory. Tyre condition across the record reveals a recurring concern. Rear tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing in both 2022 and 2023, while front tyres have repeatedly worn to the legal limit or shown uneven edge wear. This pattern suggests the previous owner treated tyre replacement as a last-minute necessity rather than routine upkeep. A thorough inspection of all four tyres, including sidewalls for age-related deterioration, is advisable, along with a check of the rear brake system given the absence of recent advisories that might mask developing issues.