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A23 CSR

2012 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,858 mi
Last recorded20,858 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Caterham Seven (S3)9,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 20,858 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 18,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 18,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 18,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 17,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 16,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 16,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 16,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,848 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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A23 CSR is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 9,583 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 A23 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 14 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 CSR registered?

A23 CSR is a 2012 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is A23 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CSR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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