Is the Toyota Celica ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 10,862 MOT tests, around 12% of Toyota Celicas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 24% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 64%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Celicas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 12%
- Likely charged
- 24%
- Depends on the car
- 64%
- MOT tests analysed
- 10,862
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Celica ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Celicas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Likely compliant107 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,065 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,486 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,694 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,549 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,185 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard1,003 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged522 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged391 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged490 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged329 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged269 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged148 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged110 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged66 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged53 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged60 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Celica
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Celicas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Celicas fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Celica MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Celica for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Celicas in this data were first registered between 1990 and 2007. 2004 was the most common year, with 1,695 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2003 or later.
Celicas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 64% of the time, at an average of 104,477 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 122,308 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Celicas likely to comply are from 2006. 1,065 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 102,046 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Celica's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.8% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (4.9%); noise, emissions and leaks: "Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits" (4.3%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 13.3% of tests.
Overall, 61% of Celicas passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 115,859 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Toyota models
About this data
Based on 10,862 first MOT tests of the Toyota Celica carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 10,862 MOT tests say about the Toyota Celica and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Celica ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 12% of Celicas on the road are likely compliant and 24% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Celica years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Celicas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Celica is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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