Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
PE53 VLJ

2003 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 141,739 miles on the clock, averaging 14,611 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 VLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,611

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,876
Average per year14,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 VLJ 26k55k84k113k142k '06'14'10

Check PE53 VLJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage132,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,065 miles
Since last MOT+24,813 miles
PASS
Mileage99,252 miles
Since last MOT+28,225 miles
PASS
Mileage71,027 miles
Since last MOT+10,562 miles
PASS
Mileage60,465 miles
Since last MOT+9,188 miles
PASS
Mileage51,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,121 miles
PASS
Mileage40,156 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,099 miles
Since last MOT+13,852 miles
PASS
Mileage26,247 miles

Explore more about the Citroen Xsara

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More PE53 V plates

Browse all PE53 V registrations from Preston.

About PE53 VLJ

What car is PE53 VLJ?

PE53 VLJ is a black Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 VLJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 VLJ was 141,739 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 VLJ passed its MOT?

PE53 VLJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2014.

Is PE53 VLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 VLJ 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 PE53 VLJ?

PE53 VLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.