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GV53 RUW

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Beige Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourBeige
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 79,052 miles on the clock, averaging 5,942 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,052
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
5,942

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,052 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,942
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 RUW 16k32k48k63k79k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,478 miles
PASS
Mileage68,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,412 miles
PASS
Mileage56,162 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage55,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage51,223 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage37,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage30,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage23,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage16,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 RUW

What car is GV53 RUW?

GV53 RUW is a beige Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 RUW was 79,052 miles, recorded on 10 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 RUW passed its MOT?

GV53 RUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2017.

Is GV53 RUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 RUW 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 GV53 RUW?

GV53 RUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.