Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 134,403 miles on the clock, averaging 6,029 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 NLR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,029 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 NLR |
| Make | Citroen |
| Model | C3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| 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 NLR
What car is DE53 NLR?
DE53 NLR is a blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 NLR?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 NLR was 134,403 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 NLR passed its MOT?
DE53 NLR has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2020.
Is DE53 NLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 NLR 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 NLR?
DE53 NLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.