2021 Renault Captur S Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,997 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Captur S Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 165 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 107 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.2% | 58 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 55 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 32 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 111 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 93 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 35 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 18 |
| 6 | Washers | 17 |
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 | 21.5% | 1,073 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 332 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 294 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 80 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 72 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 12 |
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 | 3,761 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,204 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 2,427 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 2,417 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Captur S Tce
Before buying a 2021 Renault Captur S Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.3% 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 (2.1% 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.
- Brakes (1.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 S Tces pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 4,997 2021 Renault Captur S Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Captur S Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.1%).
Does the 2021 Captur S Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,997 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.