Renault Captur Iconic DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Captur Iconic DCI reliable? We analysed 4,099 real MOT tests across 1,341 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Captur Iconic DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Captur Iconic DCI.
Renault Captur Iconic DCI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Renault Captur Iconic DCI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1461cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 67.2 mpg
- Urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 72.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1172
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 110 g/km Band B
- Emission class
- EURO 6AD
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 11 of 50
Renault Captur Iconic DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Captur Iconic DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Captur Iconic DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Captur Iconic DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Captur Iconic DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Captur Iconic DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Captur Iconic DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Captur Iconic DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Captur Iconic DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Captur Iconic DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 406 | 86.7% | 19,914 | 28,070 | 41,391 |
| 2020 | 3,015 | 87.7% | 21,262 | 29,683 | 41,053 |
How Long Does a Renault Captur Iconic DCI Last?
Based on 1,341 Renault Captur Iconic DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Captur Iconic DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Captur Iconic DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur Iconic DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.7% MOT pass rate from 3,015 tests
86.7% MOT pass rate from 406 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Captur Iconic DCI is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 3,015 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Captur Iconic DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Captur Iconic DCI THIS CAR | 88.7% | 4,099 | 31,370 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra Excite | 88.7% | 3,978 | 59,886 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Captur Iconic DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Captur Iconic DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 4,099 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Captur Iconic DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Renault Captur Iconic DCI owner drives around 7,233 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.