Caterham CSR VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Caterham CSR to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Caterham CSR

Enter the 17-character VIN of the car Caterham CSR into the free decoder and it tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. In our database the car Caterham CSR covers 2004 - 2014. It has 1 versions in total, is offered as Convertible and lists power of 260 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. Take the VIN from the dashboard or door frame of the model Caterham CSR and hold it next to the document. Go through it slowly, one character at a time, rather than glancing at the first few.

Caterham CSR versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Caterham CSR2004 - 2014Convertible200 - 260 hp

Model year characters for the Caterham CSR

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Caterham CSR, with model years 2004 - 2014 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E

What the VIN reveals about a Caterham CSR

  • The manufacturer and brand (Caterham)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Caterham CSR

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Caterham CSR VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Caterham CSR built?

Our data lists model years 2004 - 2014 across 1 version of the Caterham CSR. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Caterham CSR?

It is the 10th character. For the Caterham CSR the characters to expect are 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014).

How many versions of the Caterham CSR are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 260 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Caterham CSR, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Caterham CSR?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Caterham CSR?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.

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