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E9 CSR

2006 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham 711,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 CSR
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner joints ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn slightly on inner edge and rear tyres worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,745 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,778 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,970 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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E9 CSR is a 2006 Caterham 7 in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E9 CSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E9 CSR registered?

E9 CSR is a 2006 Caterham 7, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is E9 CSR safe to buy?

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