Is the Renault Captur ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 146,032 MOT tests, around 80% of Renault Capturs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 55% petrol, 45% diesel. Every petrol Captur in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Capturs are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 80%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 146,032
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Captur ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Capturs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant552 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant12,255 tested | Likely compliant1,160 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,922 tested | Likely compliant5,198 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant14,619 tested | Likely compliant6,247 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,571 tested | Likely compliant8,798 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,924 tested | Likely compliant14,413 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant7,948 tested | Check exact car14,957 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant6,401 tested | Check exact car11,992 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant3,114 tested | Likely charged2,708 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Captur
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (55% of Capturs tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (45% of Capturs tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Capturs from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Renault can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Capturs fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Captur MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Captur for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Capturs in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 24,337 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Capturs from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 38,505 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 71,022 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Capturs likely to comply are from 2016. 14,413 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 47,075 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Captur's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.9% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.2%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.7% of tests.
Overall, 79% of Capturs passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 43,016 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Renault models
About this data
Based on 146,032 first MOT tests of the Renault Captur carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 146,032 MOT tests say about the Renault Captur and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Captur ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 80% of Capturs on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Captur years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Capturs first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Captur ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Capturs from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Captur is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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