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With 196,784 currently licensed in the UK, the Renault Captur is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Captur 4 stars in 2024, with 76% adult occupant and 80% child protection scores.
It has a 78.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,922 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £243/month or 39p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
78.2%
95,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£243
est. annual total
New From
£22,495
Euro NCAP tested the Captur in 2024 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
76%
Child Occupant
80%
Pedestrian
76%
Safety Assist
69%
There are 9 known DVSA recalls affecting the Renault Captur. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/094
For certain vehicles reprogramming of the injection computer is required. Without this software update it could lead to breakdown or the vehicle failing to start.
Build dates: 2022-09-01 to 2025-07-11
R/2025/377
For certain vehicles a concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”.
Build dates: 2024-04-12 to 2025-05-07
R/2020/129
Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof while driving.
Build dates: 2019-08-21 to 2019-09-02
R/2020/015
Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could cause an electrical short circuit.
Build dates: 2019-07-08 to 2019-07-23
R/2020/003
The left hand seatbelt fixing bolt may not have been set to the correct torque.
Build dates: 2018-11-13 to 2018-12-20
+ 4 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 95,000 MOT tests, the Captur has a first-time pass rate of 78.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Captur is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Renault Captur are estimated at around £2,922 per year, or £243 per month.
Fuel
£1,254
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£818
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Captur achieves a combined fuel economy of around 45.6 mpg (36.7 mpg urban, 42.8 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPTUR | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 0.9L |
| CAPTUR | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 1.0L |
| CAPTUR | PETROL | 44.1 mpg | 1.3L |
| CAPTUR | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 48.7 mpg | 1.3L |
| CAPTUR | DIESEL | 53.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| CAPTUR | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 60.1 mpg | 1.6L |
| CAPTUR | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 65.7 mpg | 1.8L |
| CAPTUR EURO6, 2015 | PETROL | 55.4 mpg | 0.9L |
Starting from £22,495 new, a Renault Captur typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £15,200 | −£7,295 |
| 2 years | 57% | £12,900 | −£9,595 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,350 | −£11,145 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,200 | −£12,295 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,400 | −£13,095 |
| 6 years | 39% | £8,750 | −£13,745 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,200 | −£14,295 |
| 8 years | 35% | £7,800 | −£14,695 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,400 | −£15,095 |
| 10 years | 31% | £7,050 | −£15,445 |
There are currently 196,784 licensed and 1,635 SORN Capturs in the UK (198,419 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Captur has a 78.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 95,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Captur 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 76% for adult occupant protection, 80% for child occupant protection, 76% for vulnerable road users, and 69% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Captur are estimated at around £2,922 per year (£243/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 9 known safety recalls affecting the Captur. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Captur starts from around £22,495. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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