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C7 AGE

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,720 mi
Last recorded23,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 AGE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 23,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 23,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 23,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 22,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 22,939 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 22,939 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 22,914 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 22,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 22,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 16,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,918 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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C7 AGE is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 16,995 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 C7 AGE, 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 26 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 AGE registered?

C7 AGE is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is C7 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 AGE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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