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 2003 Citroen Xsara Diesel 1997cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 139,417 miles on the clock, averaging 15,263 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 VPN
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 139,417 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,122 |
| Average per year | 15,263 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 VPN |
| Make | Citroen |
| Model | Xsara |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 VPN
What car is SO53 VPN?
SO53 VPN is an purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 VPN?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 VPN was 139,417 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 VPN passed its MOT?
SO53 VPN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2014.
Is SO53 VPN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 VPN 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 SO53 VPN?
SO53 VPN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.