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L23 CSR

2008 Caterham Super 7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,914 mi
Last recorded43,914 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Super 711,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 43,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 42,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 37,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 35,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,769 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 17,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 17,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,893 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 13,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,780 miles

Offside front tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,678 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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L23 CSR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 11,264 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 CSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L23 CSR registered?

L23 CSR is a 2008 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is L23 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 CSR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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