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200 CSR

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 48,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 35,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 30,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,971 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 25,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,897 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,244 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 1,646 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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200 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 200 CSR, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 200 CSR registered?

200 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2005.

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