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GU53 PLJ

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Xsara Diesel 1997cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 118,985 miles on the clock, averaging 6,610 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,985 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,610
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 PLJ 49k66k84k101k119k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,985 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage108,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage103,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage97,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage93,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage87,952 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage80,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage75,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage70,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,794 miles
PASS
Mileage64,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,622 miles
PASS
Mileage48,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,926 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 PLJ

What car is GU53 PLJ?

GU53 PLJ is a purple Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 PLJ was 118,985 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 PLJ passed its MOT?

GU53 PLJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is GU53 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 PLJ 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 GU53 PLJ?

GU53 PLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.