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SL53 VFE

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 85,779 miles on the clock, averaging 6,329 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,779
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,329

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

Below average
Latest reading85,779 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,329
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 VFE 24k40k55k70k86k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,779 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage81,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,362 miles
Since last MOT+12,816 miles
PASS
Mileage68,546 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage54,582 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,564 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage47,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage42,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage36,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage31,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage26,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage24,101 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 VFE

What car is SL53 VFE?

SL53 VFE is an silver Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 VFE?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 VFE was 85,779 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 VFE passed its MOT?

SL53 VFE has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is SL53 VFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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