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EX53 PNE

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourPurple
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 102,126 miles on the clock, averaging 8,057 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 PNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,057

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,126 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 PNE 30k48k66k84k102k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage95,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage88,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage79,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,879 miles
Since last MOT+12,967 miles
PASS
Mileage66,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage60,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage51,296 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage40,287 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage30,286 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX53 PNE

What car is EX53 PNE?

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

What is the mileage of EX53 PNE?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 PNE was 102,126 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 PNE passed its MOT?

EX53 PNE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2015.

Is EX53 PNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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