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BV53 FZL

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 144,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,619 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 FZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,619

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,562 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 FZL 47k72k96k120k145k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage140,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage138,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage136,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage127,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage122,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage112,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,360 miles
PASS
Mileage102,894 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,679 miles
Since last MOT+13,850 miles
PASS
Mileage76,829 miles
Since last MOT+15,021 miles
PASS
Mileage61,808 miles
Since last MOT+14,545 miles
PASS
Mileage47,263 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 FZL

What car is BV53 FZL?

BV53 FZL is a black Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 FZL?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 FZL was 144,562 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 FZL passed its MOT?

BV53 FZL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2016.

Is BV53 FZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 FZL 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 BV53 FZL?

BV53 FZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.