Ci Motorhome Fiat MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 7 model years and 1,161 tests, the Ci Motorhome Fiat passes its MOT 79.2% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (27.2% fail rate), the Fiat comes out 6.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.8% of all tests — 6.5 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and outline marker lamp — service brake performance alone was recorded 78 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 27.0% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 18.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.2% in 2021 to 18.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Fiat model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 79 | 81.0% | 19.0% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 282 | 73.8% | 26.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 190 | 84.2% | 15.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 282 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 135 | 81.5% | 18.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 116 | 78.5% | 21.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 77 | 81.8% | 18.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 172 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 97 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 59 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 57 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.7% | 54 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.8% | 32 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 15 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.9% | 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 | 78 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 53 |
| 4 | Wipers | 52 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 42 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 34 |
| 7 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 28 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 25 |
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 | 18.3% | 212 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 168 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.9% | 161 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.8% | 160 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 153 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.5% | 87 |
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 | 292 | 15.8% |
| 30-60k | 664 | 21.1% |
| 60-90k | 174 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 250 | 21.2% |
| 2022 | 244 | 21.7% |
| 2023 | 230 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 215 | 22.8% |
| 2025 | 222 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a Ci Motorhome Fiat
- Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.3% 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 (5.1% 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 Fiat?
79.2% of the 1,161 Ci Motorhome Fiat MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 20.8% fail rate, across model years 2003–2009.
What does the Ci Motorhome Fiat most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests, then brakes (8.3%).
How much does mileage affect Fiat MOT results?
Fail rates run at 15.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.0% for 60-90k, a 11.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,161 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.