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EX53 RUW

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Xsara Diesel 1997cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 122,137 miles on the clock, averaging 8,236 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,236

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,137 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,236
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX53 RUW 50k68k86k104k122k '06'15'11

Check EX53 RUW

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,684 miles
PASS
Mileage113,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage104,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage97,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
PASS
Mileage88,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage80,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage63,136 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage54,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage49,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,889 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 RUW

What car is EX53 RUW?

EX53 RUW is an purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 RUW was 122,137 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 RUW passed its MOT?

EX53 RUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2015.

Is EX53 RUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 RUW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX53 RUW?

EX53 RUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.