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C7 HYC

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,576 mi
Last recorded19,576 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HYC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 19,576 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Chassis blanking plate not fully secure

Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 18,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 18,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 17,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 17,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,190 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,731 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,202 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,812 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 6,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,037 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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C7 HYC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 HYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 22 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 HYC registered?

C7 HYC is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is C7 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HYC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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