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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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 84,951 miles on the clock, averaging 5,090 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,487 |
| Average per year | 5,090 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 HLJ |
| Make | Citroen |
| Model | C3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1360cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 HLJ
What car is DE53 HLJ?
DE53 HLJ is a blue Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 HLJ?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 HLJ was 84,951 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 HLJ passed its MOT?
DE53 HLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.
Is DE53 HLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 HLJ 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 DE53 HLJ?
DE53 HLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.