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G7 CSR

2005 Caterham Super 7

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,179 mi
Last recorded19,179 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Super 714,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 19,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 18,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 18,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 16,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 15,503 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 15,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 14,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 14,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 13,992 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 13,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 11,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play to nearside steering rack arm

Pass 13 Feb 2010 9,104 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 Jan 2009 774 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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G7 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Super 7 in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 G7 CSR, 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 G7 CSR registered?

G7 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is G7 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 CSR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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