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C7 PCF

2005 Caterham Super 7

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,005 mi
Last recorded16,005 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PCF
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,005 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 15,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,644 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 13,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,471 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 13,468 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 10,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 10,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,082 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PCF is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,751 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 PCF, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 PCF registered?

C7 PCF is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is C7 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 PCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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