Citroën Xsara
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc
L18 RTGMOT history
L18 RTG is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 148,464 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 RTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 RTG was last recorded at 148,464 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,519 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,945 miles
- Average per year
- 7,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,464 miles
- 2025 – 146,519 miles
- 2024 – 139,825 miles
- 2023 – 130,993 miles
- 2022 – 130,288 miles
- 2021 – 125,758 miles
- 2020 – 120,506 miles
- 2019 – 116,004 miles
- 2018 – 110,392 miles
- 2017 – 98,765 miles
- 2016 – 87,912 miles
- 2015 – 77,369 miles
- 2014 – 67,271 miles
- 2013 – 56,497 miles
- 2012 – 43,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,464 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,464 miles (+1,945)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 148,464 miles
- Test number
- 792539196160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,519 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 146,519 miles
- Test number
- 617682570275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,516 miles (+6,691)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,516 miles
- Test number
- 169148294783
- MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass139,825 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 139,825 miles
- Test number
- 942621814045
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail139,825 miles (+8,832)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,825 miles
- Test number
- 723930228455
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,993 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 130,993 miles
- Test number
- 907720219377
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,993 miles (+705)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,993 miles
- Test number
- 475209454574
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,288 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 130,288 miles
- Test number
- 103815075790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,268 miles (+4,510)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,268 miles
- Test number
- 373903810266
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,758 miles (+5,252)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 125,758 miles
- Test number
- 393887968768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,506 miles (+4,502)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 120,506 miles
- Test number
- 954470050592
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,004 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 116,004 miles
- Test number
- 711020881318
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
Pass110,392 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 110,392 miles
- Test number
- 992783680558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,378 miles (+11,613)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,378 miles
- Test number
- 682667101036
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass98,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,765 miles
- Test number
- 381367111269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,765 miles (+10,853)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,765 miles
- Test number
- 372459741374
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass87,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,912 miles
- Test number
- 729369647654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,912 miles (+10,543)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,912 miles
- Test number
- 890908938684
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass77,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,369 miles
- Test number
- 826534755047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,369 miles (+10,098)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,369 miles
- Test number
- 315304855097
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,271 miles
- Test number
- 258146254063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,271 miles (+10,774)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,271 miles
- Test number
- 305956354042
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass56,497 miles (+13,181)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,497 miles
- Test number
- 499877253026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,316 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,316 miles
- Test number
- 576329852085
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
Fail43,316 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,316 miles
- Test number
- 745089252042
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
Questions about L18 RTG
- Does L18 RTG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RTG is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 RTG?
- The MOT on L18 RTG is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 RTG done?
- L18 RTG was recorded at 148,464 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
- Has L18 RTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 RTG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 RTG 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 L18 RTG find?
- L18 RTG passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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