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HV53 HME

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Red Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 93,757 miles on the clock, averaging 4,587 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 HME

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,587

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 reading93,757 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 HME 8k29k51k72k94k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage89,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage83,255 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage78,985 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage69,290 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,729 miles
PASS
Mileage58,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage49,122 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,108 miles
Since last MOT+9,945 miles
PASS
Mileage39,163 miles
Since last MOT+553 miles
PASS
Mileage38,610 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage32,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage25,802 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage19,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage11,968 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
PASS
Mileage11,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,697 miles
Since last MOT+958 miles
PASS
Mileage10,739 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage10,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,229 miles
PASS
Mileage8,865 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage7,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 HME

What car is HV53 HME?

HV53 HME is an red Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 HME?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 HME was 93,757 miles, recorded on 8 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 HME passed its MOT?

HV53 HME has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2025.

Is HV53 HME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 HME 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 HV53 HME?

HV53 HME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.