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2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · SM53 UDV

SM53 UDV

2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14/11/2003. Recorded mileage 61,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2003 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/03/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,912 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/03/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1360cc

SM53 UDV Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2022
  • 61,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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SM53 UDV Mileage History

  1. 02/11/200622,661 mi
  2. 13/11/200725,514 mi+2,853 mi
  3. 13/11/200725,514 mi
  4. 12/11/200828,190 mi+2,676 mi
  5. 03/11/200930,781 mi+2,591 mi
  6. 01/11/201033,210 mi+2,429 mi
  7. 03/11/201033,210 mi
  8. 31/10/201135,650 mi+2,440 mi
  9. 31/10/201135,650 mi
  10. 27/11/201238,815 mi+3,165 mi
  11. 27/11/201238,815 mi
  12. 18/11/201341,770 mi+2,955 mi
  13. 19/11/201341,770 mi
  14. 25/11/201444,239 mi+2,469 mi
  15. 25/11/201444,239 mi
  16. 02/02/201646,794 mi+2,555 mi
  17. 03/02/201646,794 mi
  18. 01/03/201749,751 mi+2,957 mi
  19. 12/03/201852,706 mi+2,955 mi
  20. 13/03/201852,706 mi
  21. 12/03/201954,257 mi+1,551 mi
  22. 17/03/202056,808 mi+2,551 mi
  23. 19/03/202056,809 mi+1 mi
  24. 08/03/202159,315 mi+2,506 mi
  25. 09/03/202159,316 mi+1 mi
  26. 21/03/202261,912 mi+2,596 mi
  27. 21/03/202261,912 mi

Average of roughly 2,552 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

SM53 UDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 22:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (SM53 UDV) between November 2006 and March 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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