Renault Captur used buying guide
A practical, high-riding supermini with clever interior space. Avoid the 1.2 TCe and buy on history.
Medium riskTypical from ~£6,000
Common issues to watch
- •1.2 TCe engines share the Clio's oil-consumption, chain and turbo issues — the 0.9 TCe is the safer petrol.
- •1.5 dCi diesels are durable but need injector, EGR and DPF care.
- •Electrics (keycard, windows, media) and rear suspension bushes wear, and water leaks can appear around the tailgate.
What to check before you buy
- Check oil consumption and ask about top-ups.
- Test the keycard, windows and media system.
- Check DPF/injector health on diesels and look for water in the boot.
Our verdict
A practical, high-riding supermini with clever interior space. Avoid the 1.2 TCe and buy on history.
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