The road tax status for MF53 YOV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for MF53 YOV?

The first MOT test for MF53 YOV is due by 9 September 2006.

What is the recorded mileage of MF53 YOV?

The recorded mileage for MF53 YOV is 112,663 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MF53 YOV ULEZ compliant?

No, MF53 YOV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · MF53 YOV

MF53 YOV

2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 112,663 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: CITROEN C3
Year / Origin: 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 112,663 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1360cc

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MF53 YOV Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2022
112,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)

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MF53 YOV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 06:04

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (MF53 YOV) between August 2006 and August 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 31 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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MF53 YOV Mileage History

17/08/200627,181 mi
29/08/200736,702 mi+9,521 mi
20/08/200844,496 mi+7,794 mi
01/09/200947,645 mi+3,149 mi
26/08/201057,123 mi+9,478 mi
27/08/201057,128 mi+5 mi
24/08/201165,660 mi+8,532 mi
12/09/201274,581 mi+8,921 mi
12/09/201274,582 mi+1 mi
10/09/201380,126 mi+5,544 mi
16/09/201380,171 mi+45 mi
15/09/201484,639 mi+4,468 mi
14/09/201588,742 mi+4,103 mi
31/08/201692,666 mi+3,924 mi
25/08/201795,674 mi+3,008 mi
29/08/201795,674 mi
07/09/201898,931 mi+3,257 mi
07/09/201898,931 mi
22/08/2019102,118 mi+3,187 mi
10/09/2020105,417 mi+3,299 mi
11/09/2020105,421 mi+4 mi
26/08/2021108,246 mi+2,825 mi
03/09/2021108,246 mi
31/08/2022112,663 mi+4,417 mi

Average of roughly 5,330 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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