
Citroën C3
Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc
LB04 FOVMOT history
LB04 FOV is a purple petrol Citroën C3 first used on 10 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 99,784 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,676 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 FOV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,360 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 FOV was last recorded at 99,784 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 3,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 96,228 miles · 5 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,556 miles
- Average per year
- 4,676 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,784 miles
- 2023 – 96,228 miles
- 2022 – 93,909 miles
- 2021 – 88,479 miles
- 2020 – 86,071 miles
- 2019 – 82,152 miles
- 2018 – 78,377 miles
- 2017 – 74,527 miles
- 2016 – 70,159 miles
- 2015 – 62,395 miles
- 2014 – 51,237 miles
- 2013 – 44,336 miles
- 2012 – 40,621 miles
- 2010 – 34,722 miles
- 2009 – 27,286 miles
- 2008 – 19,267 miles
- 2007 – 19,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,784 miles (+3,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 99,784 miles
- Test number
- 945455533122
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,228 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,228 miles
- Test number
- 631371690215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure
Fail96,228 miles (+2,319)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,228 miles
- Test number
- 726926799254
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure
Pass93,909 miles (+5,430)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 93,909 miles
- Test number
- 496684174722
- MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,479 miles (+2,408)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 88,479 miles
- Test number
- 829214980508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,071 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2021
- Odometer
- 86,071 miles
- Test number
- 843019882083
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,071 miles (+3,919)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,071 miles
- Test number
- 534676334393
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,152 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 82,152 miles
- Test number
- 821557275127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,152 miles (+3,775)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,152 miles
- Test number
- 136482733577
- DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,377 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 78,377 miles
- Test number
- 520649573243
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in the treads
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Fail78,377 miles (+3,850)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,377 miles
- Test number
- 763313643176
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in the treads
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 74,527 miles
- Test number
- 352016676932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,527 miles (+4,368)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,527 miles
- Test number
- 930949618980
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported + corroded (7.1.1)
Pass70,159 miles (+7,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,159 miles
- Test number
- 596988835159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,395 miles (+11,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 62,395 miles
- Test number
- 616210085078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,237 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,237 miles
- Test number
- 667763184060
- NoteExaust systm deteriorated
Fail51,237 miles (+6,901)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,237 miles
- Test number
- 825993384067
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteExaust systm deteriorated
Pass44,336 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 44,336 miles
- Test number
- 128272283067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront bumper insecure nearside
Fail44,336 miles (+3,715)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,336 miles
- Test number
- 237902283035
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront bumper insecure nearside
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
Fail40,621 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,621 miles
- Test number
- 237253552020
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
Pass40,621 miles (+5,899)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,621 miles
- Test number
- 427033852080
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on side walls
Fail34,722 miles6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,722 miles
- Test number
- 691319340284
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass34,722 miles (+7,436)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 34,722 miles
- Test number
- 744469340210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,286 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 27,286 miles
- Test number
- 262812869037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,286 miles (+8,019)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,286 miles
- Test number
- 843952969027
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,267 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 19,267 miles
- Test number
- 582512048056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 19,240 miles
- Test number
- 221473467132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 FOV
- Does LB04 FOV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 FOV expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 FOV?
- The MOT on LB04 FOV expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 FOV done?
- LB04 FOV was recorded at 99,784 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 4,676 miles a year.
- Has LB04 FOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 FOV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB04 FOV 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 FOV find?
- LB04 FOV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded.
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