
Citroën XM
Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc
L48 KBLMOT history
L48 KBL is a grey petrol Citroën XM first used on 24 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,272 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 118,272 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 568 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L48 KBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- XM
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 24 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L48 KBL was last recorded at 118,272 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,270 miles · 16 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 568 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,272 miles
- 2024 – 117,124 miles
- 2023 – 116,908 miles
- 2022 – 116,592 miles
- 2021 – 116,332 miles
- 2020 – 116,157 miles
- 2019 – 115,655 miles
- 2018 – 114,750 miles
- 2017 – 114,281 miles
- 2016 – 113,790 miles
- 2015 – 113,286 miles
- 2013 – 112,417 miles
- 2012 – 110,771 miles
- 2011 – 109,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Suspension levelling not working every time
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,272 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 118,272 miles
- Test number
- 340932996421
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail118,270 miles (+1,146)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,270 miles
- Test number
- 546443606134
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,124 miles (+216)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 117,124 miles
- Test number
- 784758680753
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,908 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 116,908 miles
- Test number
- 312073549217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,901 miles (+309)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,901 miles
- Test number
- 122933057954
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass116,592 miles (+260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 116,592 miles
- Test number
- 340916905272
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass116,332 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 116,332 miles
- Test number
- 148025198680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,157 miles (+502)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 116,157 miles
- Test number
- 222284718613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,655 miles (+905)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,655 miles
- Test number
- 567952295013
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair
Pass114,750 miles (+469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 114,750 miles
- Test number
- 891803931709
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass114,281 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 114,281 miles
- Test number
- 823550931361
- AdvisorySuspension levelling not working every time
Fail114,281 miles (+491)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,281 miles
- Test number
- 791377570093
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySuspension levelling not working every time
Pass113,790 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 113,790 miles
- Test number
- 364898799498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,785 miles (+499)15 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,785 miles
- Test number
- 102324903424
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated pedel very hard (3.3.D.3b)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning heavy at slow speed (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass113,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 113,286 miles
- Test number
- 885069305024
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 636569605051
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSpeedometer not complete (6.7.2)
Pass112,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 112,417 miles
- Test number
- 715121653302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,417 miles (+1,646)11 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,417 miles
- Test number
- 595651953349
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteN/S/F Tyre cracked on tread.
- NoteO/S/F Brake has slight bind.
Pass110,771 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 110,771 miles
- Test number
- 446208602251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Note(both front) tyres cracking between tread section
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteEngine management light illuminated
- NoteEngine temperature warning light on
Fail110,771 miles (+1,466)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,771 miles
- Test number
- 875188102288
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Note(both front) tyres cracking between tread section
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteEngine management light illuminated
- NoteEngine temperature warning light on
Pass109,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 109,305 miles
- Test number
- 609512411061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,305 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,305 miles
- Test number
- 196986201066
- FailureInner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L48 KBL
- Does L48 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 KBL is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L48 KBL?
- The MOT on L48 KBL is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L48 KBL done?
- L48 KBL was recorded at 118,272 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 568 miles a year.
- Has L48 KBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L48 KBL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L48 KBL 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 L48 KBL find?
- L48 KBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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