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BG53 MSV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 199,712 miles on the clock, averaging 10,230 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 MSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,230

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,281
Average per year10,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 MSV 69k102k134k167k200k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,281 miles
PASS
Mileage197,431 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage194,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage189,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage184,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage177,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,908 miles
PASS
Mileage170,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage163,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,826 miles
PASS
Mileage153,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage147,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,025 miles
Since last MOT+23,012 miles
PASS
Mileage124,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage116,466 miles
Since last MOT+17,808 miles
PASS
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOT+21,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage68,935 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MSV
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 MSV

What car is BG53 MSV?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 MSV?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 MSV was 199,712 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 MSV passed its MOT?

BG53 MSV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2019.

Is BG53 MSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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