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BG53 MPU

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 64,259 miles on the clock, averaging 4,605 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 MPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,259
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,605

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,259 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,467
Average per year4,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 MPU 18k30k41k53k64k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage54,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage47,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage44,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage40,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage38,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage33,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage28,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage23,605 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage18,238 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 MPU

What car is BG53 MPU?

BG53 MPU is a blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 MPU?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 MPU was 64,259 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 MPU passed its MOT?

BG53 MPU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is BG53 MPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 MPU 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 BG53 MPU?

BG53 MPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.