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BG53 TGU

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Xsara Diesel 1997cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 96,978 miles on the clock, averaging 5,902 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,902

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,978 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,902
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 TGU 20k40k59k78k97k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage92,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,491 miles
PASS
Mileage87,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage79,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage69,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage63,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage58,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage53,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
PASS
Mileage49,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage43,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,563 miles
PASS
Mileage35,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage25,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage20,428 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 TGU

What car is BG53 TGU?

BG53 TGU is a purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 TGU was 96,978 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 TGU passed its MOT?

BG53 TGU has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.

Is BG53 TGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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