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DE53 DLV

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 152,878 miles on the clock, averaging 7,959 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 DLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,959

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,515
Average per year7,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 DLV 42k69k97k125k153k '06'20'13

Check DE53 DLV

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage152,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage147,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage143,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage135,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage132,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage129,520 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,219 miles
Since last MOT+15,464 miles
PASS
Mileage113,755 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage107,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage104,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage100,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage98,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage88,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,393 miles
Since last MOT+17,264 miles
PASS
Mileage71,129 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage65,683 miles
Since last MOT+11,099 miles
PASS
Mileage54,584 miles
Since last MOT+12,888 miles
PASS
Mileage41,696 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 DLV

What car is DE53 DLV?

DE53 DLV is a silver Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 DLV?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 DLV was 152,878 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 DLV passed its MOT?

DE53 DLV has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 14 Sep 2020.

Is DE53 DLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DLV 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 DE53 DLV?

DE53 DLV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.