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RF53 BYV

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 134,536 miles on the clock, averaging 5,692 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 BYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,692

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,536 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 BYV 28k54k81k108k135k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage131,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage126,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage123,153 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage120,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage116,470 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage113,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage110,106 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage106,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage102,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage95,301 miles
Since last MOT+13,974 miles
PASS
Mileage81,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage73,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage66,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage58,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage45,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,334 miles
PASS
Mileage39,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage33,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage27,563 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 BYV

What car is RF53 BYV?

RF53 BYV is an purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 BYV?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 BYV was 134,536 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 BYV passed its MOT?

RF53 BYV has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2025.

Is RF53 BYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 BYV 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 RF53 BYV?

RF53 BYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.