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C7 CBX

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,038 mi
Last recorded19,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CBX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 19,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 18,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 17,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 16,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 14,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 13,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,556 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 11,748 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,748 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CBX is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 9,947 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 CBX, 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 15 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 CBX registered?

C7 CBX is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2011.

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