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KL53 DBV

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 119,004 miles on the clock, averaging 7,045 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 DBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,045

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 reading119,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year7,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 DBV 20k44k69k94k119k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,004 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,961 miles
Since last MOT+22,266 miles
PASS
Mileage96,695 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
PASS
Mileage87,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage82,030 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage76,537 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage70,361 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage64,271 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage60,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage54,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage47,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage38,095 miles
Since last MOT+10,941 miles
PASS
Mileage27,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage19,653 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 DBV

What car is KL53 DBV?

KL53 DBV is a blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 DBV?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 DBV was 119,004 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 DBV passed its MOT?

KL53 DBV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2020.

Is KL53 DBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 DBV 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 KL53 DBV?

KL53 DBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.