2021 Renault Captur Play Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 506 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Captur Play Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.4%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3.6% | 18 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.6% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 11 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 19 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.8% | 80 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.5% | 48 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.9% | 45 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 23 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 353 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 140 | 8.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 236 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 225 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Captur Play Tce
Before buying a 2021 Renault Captur Play Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (3.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Renault Captur Play Tces pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 506 2021 Renault Captur Play Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Captur Play Tce?
Suspension, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by tyres (2.6%).
Does the 2021 Captur Play Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 506 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.