2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · KL53 VGJ
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2003. Recorded mileage 37,033 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1360cc
KL53 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 37,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KL53 VGJ Mileage History
- 26/09/202339,592 mi
- 27/09/202339,592 mi
- 26/09/202440,217 mi+625 mi
- 19/09/202541,296 mi+1,079 mi
- 23/09/202537,033 mi-4,263 mi
Average of roughly -1,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KL53 VGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (KL53 VGJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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