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MK53 CLJ

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1360cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 73,130 miles on the clock, averaging 6,503 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 CLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,503

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 reading73,130 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,503
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 CLJ 15k29k44k59k73k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,615 miles
PASS
Mileage63,515 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,160 miles
Since last MOT+19,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage57,440 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,959 miles
PASS
Mileage48,477 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage42,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage38,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage32,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage27,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage21,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage14,799 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 CLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 CLJ

What car is MK53 CLJ?

MK53 CLJ is an red Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 CLJ?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 CLJ was 73,130 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 CLJ passed its MOT?

MK53 CLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2015.

Is MK53 CLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 CLJ 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 MK53 CLJ?

MK53 CLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.