Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SO53 ULB

2004 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1587cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1587cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Citroen C3 Petrol 1587cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 122,139 miles on the clock, averaging 8,006 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 ULB

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,006

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,169
Average per year8,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 ULB 27k51k74k98k122k '07'18'13

Check SO53 ULB

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,139 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage111,970 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage100,210 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,207 miles
Since last MOT+12,446 miles
PASS
Mileage87,761 miles
Since last MOT+11,058 miles
PASS
Mileage76,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage68,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage59,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage50,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,461 miles
Since last MOT+11,038 miles
PASS
Mileage39,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage37,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage34,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage26,814 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Citroen C3 often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Explore more about the Citroen C3

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1587cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More SO53 U plates

Browse all SO53 U registrations from Edinburgh.

About SO53 ULB

What car is SO53 ULB?

SO53 ULB is an blue Citroen C3, petrol (1587cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO53 ULB?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 ULB was 122,139 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 ULB passed its MOT?

SO53 ULB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2018.

Is SO53 ULB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 ULB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO53 ULB?

SO53 ULB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.