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NL53 VZB

2003 Citroen C3 · Petrol · 1360cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 87,435 miles on the clock, averaging 7,904 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 VZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,904

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 VZB 4k25k46k66k87k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,435 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage84,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage74,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage66,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage51,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage48,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage42,656 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage34,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage25,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage14,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,643 miles
PASS
Mileage3,639 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1360cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 VZB

What car is NL53 VZB?

NL53 VZB is an red Citroen C3, petrol (1360cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 VZB?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 VZB was 87,435 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 VZB passed its MOT?

NL53 VZB has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.

Is NL53 VZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 VZB 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 NL53 VZB?

NL53 VZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.