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EA53 VNB

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Citroen C3 Petrol 1360cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 86,956 miles on the clock, averaging 3,607 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,607

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,798
Average per year3,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 VNB 19k36k53k70k87k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
PASS
Mileage85,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage83,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage81,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage79,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage77,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage70,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage66,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage62,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage60,166 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage54,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage48,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage42,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage37,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage33,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage29,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage26,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage23,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage18,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 VNB

What car is EA53 VNB?

EA53 VNB is an red Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 VNB?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 VNB was 86,956 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 VNB passed its MOT?

EA53 VNB has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is EA53 VNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 VNB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 VNB?

EA53 VNB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.