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BG53 NLZ

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1360cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 58,435 miles on the clock, averaging 3,007 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 NLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,007

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,435 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 NLZ 22k31k40k49k58k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage55,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage53,491 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage49,327 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage45,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage40,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,835 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage40,833 miles
Since last MOT+648 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage37,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage31,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage21,730 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 NLZ

What car is BG53 NLZ?

BG53 NLZ is a red Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 NLZ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 NLZ was 58,435 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 NLZ passed its MOT?

BG53 NLZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.

Is BG53 NLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 NLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 NLZ?

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