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C5 FUN

1994 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,193 mi
Last recorded59,193 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Caterham Seven (S3)27,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FUN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 58,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 58,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 57,295 miles

Corrosion developing on rear of frame/suspension/axle tubing/structure.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,174 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 22 May 2012 55,883 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2011 54,927 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 54,218 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2010 54,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,988 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 May 2007 52,025 miles

All suspension and subframe bars at rear are corroded on the surface

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,519 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

n/s/f tyre 3mm o/s/f tyre 4mm wearing on inner edge

slight play in rack end joints

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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C5 FUN is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 27,444 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 C5 FUN, 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 32 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 FUN registered?

C5 FUN is a 1994 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 7 June 1994.

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