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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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 141,423 miles on the clock, averaging 9,034 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VHP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,423 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 617 |
| Average per year | 9,034 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 VHP |
| Make | Citroen |
| Model | C3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 VHP
What car is SL53 VHP?
SL53 VHP is an blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 VHP?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 VHP was 141,423 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 VHP passed its MOT?
SL53 VHP has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.
Is SL53 VHP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 VHP 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 VHP?
SL53 VHP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.