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VE53 FAU

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 93,649 miles on the clock, averaging 4,182 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE53 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,182

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,649 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year4,182
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 FAU 19k37k56k75k94k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,649 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage89,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage86,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage83,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage80,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage72,048 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage69,522 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage66,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage64,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage61,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage58,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage53,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage48,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage43,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage38,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage32,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage25,052 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage18,715 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 FAU

What car is VE53 FAU?

VE53 FAU is a grey Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 FAU was 93,649 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 FAU passed its MOT?

VE53 FAU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2024.

Is VE53 FAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 FAU 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 VE53 FAU?

VE53 FAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.