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C7 CSV

2003 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,592 mi
Last recorded31,592 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Super 712,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 31,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 30,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 29,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 29,406 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 28,711 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 28,700 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 28,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 25,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,772 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 4,472 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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C7 CSV is a 2003 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 12,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 CSV is a 2003 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is C7 CSV safe to buy?

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