Vehicle summary
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 1360cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 83,872 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 ULP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,872 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,429 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 ULP |
| Make | Citroen |
| Model | C3 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1360cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 ULP
What car is SO53 ULP?
SO53 ULP is an red Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 ULP?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 ULP was 83,872 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 ULP passed its MOT?
SO53 ULP has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2017.
Is SO53 ULP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 ULP 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 ULP?
SO53 ULP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.