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Citroën C3

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LB04 FONMOT history

LB04 FON is a grey diesel Citroën C3 first used on 9 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
159,982 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 FON was last recorded at 159,982 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,163 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
8,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,982 miles
  • 2022 – 158,163 miles
  • 2021 – 156,024 miles
  • 2020 – 149,583 miles
  • 2019 – 131,902 miles
  • 2018 – 121,587 miles
  • 2017 – 112,884 miles
  • 2016 – 94,708 miles
  • 2015 – 77,917 miles
  • 2014 – 70,142 miles
  • 2013 – 61,708 miles
  • 2012 – 53,141 miles
  • 2011 – 44,972 miles
  • 2010 – 36,999 miles
  • 2009 – 29,747 miles
  • 2008 – 24,608 miles
  • 2007 – 19,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,982 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Hose badly deteriorated (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated securing mount rusted away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside regisration plate light lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,982 miles (+1,819)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,982 miles
    Test number
    506853107320
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Hose badly deteriorated (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated securing mount rusted away (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass158,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,163 miles
    Test number
    434804654051
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,163 miles (+2,139)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,163 miles
    Test number
    772469986648
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,024 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    832233613089
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,024 miles (+6,441)1 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,024 miles
    Test number
    689962482640
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,583 miles (+17,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,583 miles
    Test number
    493322847048
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass131,902 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    135193916790
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,902 miles (+10,315)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    756741336853
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    490074773719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside regisration plate light lens missing

  10. Fail121,587 miles (+8,703)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    924693679425
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside regisration plate light lens missing

  11. Pass112,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    458847361466
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail112,884 miles (+18,176)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    132483640920
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,708 miles (+16,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,708 miles
    Test number
    712949919942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,917 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,917 miles
    Test number
    216194135170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,142 miles (+8,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    257818624416
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusting but not blowing
    • NoteNo plate light lens missing

  16. Fail61,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    229453333422
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass61,708 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    545263733189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,141 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    669873242191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,972 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    387042231165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,821 miles (+7,822)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    995535921130
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass36,999 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,999 miles
    Test number
    724780710114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,997 miles (+7,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    673249200199
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass29,747 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    330818439139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,608 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,608 miles
    Test number
    442535938179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,036 miles
    Test number
    992587237134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FON

Does LB04 FON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FON expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FON?
The MOT on LB04 FON expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FON done?
LB04 FON was recorded at 159,982 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 8,781 miles a year.
Has LB04 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FON has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 FON ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 FON find?
LB04 FON failed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail; brake performance unable to be tested hose badly deteriorated; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, and 6 more.

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