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T23 CSR

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,012 mi
Last recorded25,012 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 CSR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 25,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 20,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 17,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 16,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 16,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 16,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 16,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 15,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 14,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 6,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,260 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T23 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 T23 CSR, 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 21 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 T23 CSR registered?

T23 CSR is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is T23 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 CSR shows 17 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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