2015 Caterham Seven 2.0L Petrol · C7 XRG
2015 Caterham Seven (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2015. Recorded mileage 24,949 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1998cc
C7 XRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 24,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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C7 XRG Mileage History
- 29/04/202219,757 mi
- 05/05/202320,035 mi+278 mi
- 17/04/202421,750 mi+1,715 mi
- 01/05/202523,348 mi+1,598 mi
- 23/04/202624,949 mi+1,601 mi
Average of roughly 1,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C7 XRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Caterham Seven (C7 XRG) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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Our Verdict
This 2015 Caterham Seven (C7XRG) is a strong buy for an enthusiast, with five consecutive clean MOT passes and very low annual mileage. Just be aware that as a hand-built sports car, running costs and inspection needs differ from a mainstream hatchback.
Given the clean MOT history with no advisories or failures across the last five tests, this C7XRG example appears well maintained, but you should still request full service history. Caterham Sevens are hand-built and often modified, so confirm whether any engine, suspension, or chassis changes have been made and whether they were professionally carried out. Negotiate on the basis that low mileage alone does not mean wear items like tyres, brake hoses, and suspension bushes are fresh, so budget for a thorough independent inspection by a specialist.
As a 1998cc petrol roadster first registered in 2015, the Caterham Seven will sit in a higher VED band than a small car and insurance group will reflect its performance orientation, though exact figures are not in the provided data. Fuel economy is modest for a light sports car but the tiny 2.0-litre engine and low weight help keep consumption reasonable versus larger coupés. Typical maintenance should be done by a Caterham-aware garage; with around 2,300 miles a year, costs are low but parts and labour for bespoke components are above average for a standard road car.
The MOT history shows no failures or defect categories recorded at the 2022 (19,757 miles), 2023 (20,035), 2024 (21,750), 2025 (23,348), or 2026 (24,949) tests, so there are no specific failure types from the data to chase up. However, on a 2015 Caterham Seven you should physically inspect chassis rails for corrosion, check all suspension linkages and rose joints for play, and examine the open cockpit weather equipment. Confirm the 1998cc engine's cambelt or chain service history and look over brake lines and tyres closely given the car's age and performance use.
The blue 1998cc petrol Caterham Seven first registered in October 2015 has covered just 24,949 miles in nearly 11 years, averaging under 2,300 miles per year. Its MOT history shows five successive passes from 2022 to 2026 with no defects recorded at any test, indicating careful use and good upkeep. No aggregate reliability data exists for the Caterham Seven, so assessment rests on this vehicle's own spotless test record.
No aggregate MOT data is available for the Caterham Seven, so reliability must be judged on this individual vehicle's clean test history.
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