Ci Motorhome Ducato
From 400 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 14 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 8 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17% of Ducato failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 18.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
Typical mileage
Half of all Ducatos tested had between 33,716 and 51,956 miles on the clock.
At 43,443 median miles, the Ducato has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Ci Motorhome Ducato MOT pass rate?
The Ci Motorhome Ducato has a 76% MOT pass rate based on 400 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ci Motorhome Ducato?
The most common MOT failure on the Ci Motorhome Ducato is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ci Motorhome Ducato at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ci Motorhome Ducato is 43,443 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,716 and 51,956 miles.
Buying a used Ducato?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76% pass rate and an average repair bill of £77 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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