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SL53 VFC

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 104,986 miles on the clock, averaging 8,508 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,508

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 reading104,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,069
Average per year8,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 VFC 29k48k67k86k105k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage98,917 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage93,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage87,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage82,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage74,565 miles
Since last MOT+15,141 miles
PASS
Mileage59,424 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage44,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage41,947 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,931 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage41,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,772 miles
PASS
Mileage29,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,254 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 VFC

What car is SL53 VFC?

SL53 VFC is an blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 VFC?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 VFC was 104,986 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 VFC passed its MOT?

SL53 VFC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2015.

Is SL53 VFC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 VFC 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 SL53 VFC?

SL53 VFC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.