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C7 RSR

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,680 mi
Last recorded70,680 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 69,828 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,631 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 66,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,362 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,522 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,653 miles

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

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

slight play in all four front shock absorber bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,440 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 RSR is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RSR, 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 RSR registered?

C7 RSR is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 September 2002.

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