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C7 DVW

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DVW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,924 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 34,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 33,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 33,057 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 33,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,058 miles

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers deterioating

wipers deterioating

Fail 14 Oct 2014 27,848 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to see brake pads

wipers deterioating

Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 23,422 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,301 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 14,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 2,990 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 2,883 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 DVW is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 DVW, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 DVW registered?

C7 DVW is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 10 December 2002.

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