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Renault Captur buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Renault Captur costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 670 for sale right now.
Our take on the Renault Captur
A 2023 Renault Captur typically advertises at €21,400 and a 2018 one at €10,950, so it loses roughly 13% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2015–2017 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (36% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Renault Captur's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Renault Captur prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €35,500 | 0k km | 9 |
| 2026 | €30,500 | 0k km | 67 |
| 2025 | €26,500 | 13k km | 25 |
| 2024 | €21,500 | 74k km | 68 |
| 2023 | €21,400 | 60k km | 64 |
| 2022 | €18,950 | 63k km | 40 |
| 2021 | €18,500 | 87k km | 51 |
| 2020 | €15,900 | 100k km | 40 |
| 2019 | €12,950 | 106k km | 73 |
| 2018 | €10,950 | 115k km | 44 |
| 2017 | €9,900 | 124k km | 59 |
| 2016 | €8,500 | 136k km | 51 |
| 2015 | €8,000 | 144k km | 53 |
| 2014 | €6,950 | 170k km | 26 |
Renault Captur NCT pass rate
How often Renault Capturs pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 76% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 72% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 66% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 58% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 53% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 47% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 46% | 51% |
Most common reasons a 2020 Renault Captur fails: headlight aim (8.2% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (7.5% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (5.4% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.8% of tests).
Common Renault Captur problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 141 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~250k km | ~€200 | 121 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~180k km | ~€270 | 66 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 31 |
| 0.9 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 28 |
1.5 Diesel: usual problem: crankshaft bearings spin, especially if oil changes were stretched.
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: oil burning and timing chain.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Renault Captur
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Renault Captur
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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