Ci Motorhome Ducato MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ci Motorhome Ducato appears in 1,285 MOT tests spanning model years 2003–2009, and 79.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.1% of the time, so this is 6.6pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.4% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, outline marker lamp and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 76 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.9% in the 0-30k band and 26.8% in the 60-90k band, a 12.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ducato model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 110 | 80.9% | 19.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 248 | 76.6% | 23.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 297 | 75.1% | 24.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 155 | 78.7% | 21.3% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 170 | 82.9% | 17.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 138 | 84.8% | 15.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 167 | 83.2% | 16.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 160 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 98 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.5% | 71 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.2% | 67 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.1% | 66 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 29 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.0% | 26 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 76 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 68 |
| 3 | Wipers | 49 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 42 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 40 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 39 |
| 7 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 35 |
| 8 | Washers | 31 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.4% | 249 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 189 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.5% | 186 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.0% | 180 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.5% | 161 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.5% | 96 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 287 | 13.9% |
| 30-60k | 798 | 21.3% |
| 60-90k | 183 | 26.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 257 | 18.3% |
| 2023 | 268 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 253 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | 261 | 24.1% |
What to check before buying a Ci Motorhome Ducato
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (5.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ci Motorhome Ducato?
79.5% of the 1,285 Ci Motorhome Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 20.5% fail rate, across model years 2003–2009.
What does the Ci Motorhome Ducato most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, then brakes (7.6%).
How much does mileage affect Ducato MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 26.8% for 60-90k, a 12.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,285 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.