Citroën C3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,124 cc
LO04 DKUMOT history
LO04 DKU is a blue petrol Citroën C3 first used on 7 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 143,383 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO04 DKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,124 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LO04 DKU was last recorded at 143,383 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 2,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,362 miles · 16 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,021 miles
- Average per year
- 6,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,383 miles
- 2024 – 141,362 miles
- 2023 – 136,481 miles
- 2022 – 129,243 miles
- 2021 – 123,414 miles
- 2020 – 118,721 miles
- 2019 – 114,345 miles
- 2018 – 111,843 miles
- 2017 – 97,175 miles
- 2016 – 88,374 miles
- 2015 – 81,547 miles
- 2014 – 74,733 miles
- 2013 – 68,012 miles
- 2012 – 60,993 miles
- 2011 – 51,810 miles
- 2010 – 44,455 miles
- 2009 – 36,792 miles
- 2008 – 29,357 miles
- 2007 – 20,763 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail143,383 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Bolt missing from catalytic converter to manifold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Centre stop light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail143,383 miles (+2,021)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,383 miles
- Test number
- 559828494510
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass141,362 miles (+798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 141,362 miles
- Test number
- 779701907566
- AdvisoryBolt missing from catalytic converter to manifold
- AdvisoryCentre stop light inoperative
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail140,564 miles (+4,083)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,564 miles
- Test number
- 484780791220
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBolt missing from catalytic converter to manifold
- AdvisoryCentre stop light inoperative
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass136,481 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,481 miles
- Test number
- 488037867810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,473 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,473 miles
- Test number
- 129436439869
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 129,243 miles
- Test number
- 750455499589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,242 miles (+5,828)3 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,242 miles
- Test number
- 515085116057
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass123,414 miles (+4,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 123,414 miles
- Test number
- 385911869541
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,721 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,721 miles
- Test number
- 527759693324
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail118,721 miles (+4,376)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,721 miles
- Test number
- 216229835349
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,345 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 114,345 miles
- Test number
- 794281897906
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,345 miles (+2,502)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,345 miles
- Test number
- 800857127147
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,843 miles (+14,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 111,843 miles
- Test number
- 805720607575
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,175 miles (+8,801)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 97,175 miles
- Test number
- 812845330367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,374 miles (+6,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 88,374 miles
- Test number
- 192980427338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass81,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 81,547 miles
- Test number
- 307929115289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail81,547 miles (+6,814)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,547 miles
- Test number
- 308215715202
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass74,733 miles (+6,721)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,733 miles
- Test number
- 279309704230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteFront brake disc pads worn low
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
Pass68,012 miles (+7,019)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,012 miles
- Test number
- 338251513465
- NoteExhaust front pipe mounting corroded but no rendering exhaust insecure
Pass60,993 miles (+9,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 60,993 miles
- Test number
- 659711122211
- 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)
Pass51,810 miles (+7,355)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 51,810 miles
- Test number
- 619996501226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,455 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 44,455 miles
- Test number
- 940709910274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,423 miles (+33)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,423 miles
- Test number
- 330888510239
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear exhaust mounting broken however still supporting exhaust
Fail44,390 miles (+7,598)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,390 miles
- Test number
- 240987110275
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOffside door mirror glass condition
- NoteOffside wiper blade condition
Fail36,792 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,792 miles
- Test number
- 301347719485
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteLight scratches in windsreen
Pass36,792 miles (+7,435)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,792 miles
- Test number
- 424257619286
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteLight scratches in windsreen
Fail29,357 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,357 miles
- Test number
- 894119618245
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass29,357 miles (+8,594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 29,357 miles
- Test number
- 953619818251
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 20,763 miles
- Test number
- 430914317202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO04 DKU
- Does LO04 DKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO04 DKU expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO04 DKU?
- The MOT on LO04 DKU expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO04 DKU done?
- LO04 DKU was recorded at 143,383 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
- Has LO04 DKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO04 DKU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LO04 DKU 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 LO04 DKU find?
- LO04 DKU failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 10 more.
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