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SM53 BNU

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 127,606 miles on the clock, averaging 12,945 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 BNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,945

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,073
Average per year12,945
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 BNU 28k53k78k103k128k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,606 miles
Since last MOT+14,073 miles
PASS
Mileage113,533 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,530 miles
Since last MOT+15,344 miles
PASS
Mileage98,186 miles
Since last MOT+16,220 miles
PASS
Mileage81,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,966 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage71,335 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage59,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,545 miles
Since last MOT+19,772 miles
PASS
Mileage39,773 miles
Since last MOT+12,211 miles
PASS
Mileage27,562 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 BNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 BNU

What car is SM53 BNU?

SM53 BNU is an purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 BNU?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 BNU was 127,606 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 BNU passed its MOT?

SM53 BNU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2014.

Is SM53 BNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 BNU 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 SM53 BNU?

SM53 BNU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.