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CE51 BVL

2001 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2001
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 2001 Citroen Xsara Diesel 1997cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 139,150 miles on the clock, averaging 10,880 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE51 BVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,880

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 reading139,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,969
Average per year10,880
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE51 BVL 72k89k105k122k139k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,150 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage123,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,119 miles
PASS
Mileage113,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage105,885 miles
Since last MOT+11,704 miles
PASS
Mileage94,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,685 miles
PASS
Mileage82,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage71,740 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About CE51 BVL

What car is CE51 BVL?

CE51 BVL is a purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2001.

What is the mileage of CE51 BVL?

The last recorded mileage for CE51 BVL was 139,150 miles, recorded on 10 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE51 BVL passed its MOT?

CE51 BVL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 May 2012.

Is CE51 BVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE51 BVL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CE51 BVL?

CE51 BVL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.