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C7 PBD

2004 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,847 mi
Last recorded39,847 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Caterham Seven (S3)15,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 39,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,892 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 31,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 29,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,395 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,914 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 10,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,211 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 PBD is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PBD, 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.

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What year was C7 PBD registered?

C7 PBD is a 2004 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2004.

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