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FD53 ELV

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1360cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 88,519 miles on the clock, averaging 5,171 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 ELV

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,171

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 ELV 40k52k64k76k89k '06'16'13

Check FD53 ELV

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage84,230 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage78,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage74,305 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage68,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage61,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage45,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage40,122 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 ELV

What car is FD53 ELV?

FD53 ELV is an blue Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 ELV?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 ELV was 88,519 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 ELV passed its MOT?

FD53 ELV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2016.

Is FD53 ELV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 ELV 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 FD53 ELV?

FD53 ELV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.