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LX53 TLO

2003 Citroen C3 · Diesel · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 137,179 miles on the clock, averaging 6,509 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 TLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,509

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,179 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,509
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 TLO 37k62k87k112k137k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,179 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage136,488 miles
Since last MOT+778 miles
PASS
Mileage135,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage131,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,165 miles
Since last MOT+1,335 miles
PASS
Mileage129,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage125,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage117,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage111,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,626 miles
PASS
Mileage103,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage96,454 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage89,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
PASS
Mileage78,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage71,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
PASS
Mileage62,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,084 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
PASS
Mileage49,498 miles
Since last MOT+12,213 miles
PASS
Mileage37,285 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 TLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 TLO

What car is LX53 TLO?

LX53 TLO is an blue Citroen C3, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 TLO?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 TLO was 137,179 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 TLO passed its MOT?

LX53 TLO has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2022.

Is LX53 TLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 TLO 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 LX53 TLO?

LX53 TLO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.