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C2 EEX

2008 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,799 mi
Last recorded29,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 EEX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 29,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,093 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 29,087 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,468 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 25,465 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 22,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 21,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 18,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 18,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 18,215 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,379 miles

rear tyres wearing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 8,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,922 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,073 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 8,073 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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C2 EEX is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 EEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C2 EEX is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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