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C7 NSF

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 NSF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,121 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,094 miles

lsd fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,432 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,979 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,167 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 NSF is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 NSF, 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 22 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 NSF registered?

C7 NSF is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is C7 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 NSF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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