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MV53 YYU

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 81,238 miles on the clock, averaging 5,407 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 YYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,407

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,270
Average per year5,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 YYU 12k29k46k64k81k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage70,968 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,947 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage69,433 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage66,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,159 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage61,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage58,613 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage54,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage49,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage45,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage42,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage33,311 miles
Since last MOT+10,773 miles
PASS
Mileage22,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,549 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MV53 YYU

What car is MV53 YYU?

MV53 YYU is an blue Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV53 YYU?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 YYU was 81,238 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 YYU passed its MOT?

MV53 YYU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is MV53 YYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 YYU 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 MV53 YYU?

MV53 YYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.