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SM53 LJZ

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Purple Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourPurple
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 99,890 miles on the clock, averaging 5,330 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 LJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,890
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,330

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 reading99,890 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 LJZ 40k55k70k85k100k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,890 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage95,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage92,587 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage89,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage86,697 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage77,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,305 miles
PASS
Mileage68,137 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
PASS
Mileage67,834 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage61,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage54,321 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage47,724 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage40,144 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 LJZ

What car is SM53 LJZ?

SM53 LJZ is an purple Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 LJZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 LJZ was 99,890 miles, recorded on 11 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 LJZ passed its MOT?

SM53 LJZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2017.

Is SM53 LJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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