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C7 DSE

2011 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,712 mi
Last recorded12,712 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Caterham Seven (S3)9,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DSE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 12,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 12,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 11,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 11,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 10,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 10,506 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 9,820 miles

Mot system noted mileage was the same reading as last test.

Fail 14 May 2021 9,820 miles

Mot system noted mileage was the same reading as last test.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 9,820 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 9,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 9,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 8,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 8,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,246 miles

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

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 DSE is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

C7 DSE is a 2011 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 14 March 2011.

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