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EX53 BXZ

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 169,520 miles on the clock, averaging 11,643 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 BXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,643

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 reading169,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,650
Average per year11,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 BXZ 62k89k116k143k170k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,520 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage162,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage157,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,830 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage151,745 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage145,147 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,145 miles
Since last MOT+11,585 miles
PASS
Mileage133,560 miles
Since last MOT+12,914 miles
PASS
Mileage120,646 miles
Since last MOT+13,419 miles
PASS
Mileage107,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,227 miles
Since last MOT+20,643 miles
PASS
Mileage86,584 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,387 miles
Since last MOT+23,942 miles
PASS
Mileage62,445 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,436 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 BXZ

What car is EX53 BXZ?

EX53 BXZ is an blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 BXZ?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 BXZ was 169,520 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 BXZ passed its MOT?

EX53 BXZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2015.

Is EX53 BXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 BXZ 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 EX53 BXZ?

EX53 BXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.