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C7 DKD

2000 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,706 mi
Last recorded19,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Caterham Seven (S3)16,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DKD
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 19,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,470 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 14,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 13,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 12,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber upper and lower bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushs upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 12,228 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits no cat or lambda sensor (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits no cat and no lambda sensor (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber upper and lower bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bushs upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 11,862 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 7,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,859 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 DKD is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DKD, 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.

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What year was C7 DKD registered?

C7 DKD is a 2000 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 November 2000.

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