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Ci Motorhome Transit Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ci Motorhome Transit reliable? We analysed 1,701 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,701 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.4%
Typical Mileage
26,373mi
Annual Mileage
1,819mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
19yrs

The Ci Motorhome Transit is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ci Motorhome Transit.

Ci Motorhome Transit Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ci Motorhome Transit. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ci Motorhome Transit MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ci Motorhome Transit to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

81.2%
2009
82.4%
2008
78.1%
2007

Ci Motorhome Transit Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Ci Motorhome Transit fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Registration plate lamp not working 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
position lamp(s) not working 9
All position lamps not working 9

Ci Motorhome Transit Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ci Motorhome Transit owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
889 mi/yr
Typical
1,819 mi/yr
Average
2,400 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,316 mi/yr

Ci Motorhome Transit MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ci Motorhome Transit year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2009 255 81.2% 14,593 24,417 41,570
2008 733 82.4% 16,703 25,935 34,744
2007 666 78.1% 16,145 26,542 39,294

How Long Does a Ci Motorhome Transit Last?

Based on 109 Ci Motorhome Transit vehicles on UK roads.

Average
15.0 years
Median
17.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
19 years

Ci Motorhome Transit Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ci Motorhome Transit MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,373 mi
75th Percentile
38,514 mi
95th Percentile
64,700 mi
Max Recorded
881,153 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ci Motorhome Transit

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2008

82.4% MOT pass rate from 733 tests

Year to avoid
2007

78.1% MOT pass rate from 666 tests

The best year to buy a used Ci Motorhome Transit is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 733 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ci Motorhome Transit Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ci Motorhome Transit THIS CAR 80.4% 1,701 26,373 mi 19 yrs
Ci Motorhome Ducato 78.7% 5,009 28,770 mi 23 yrs
Ci Motorhome Fiat 78.5% 4,627 27,966 mi 23 yrs
Rover Vitesse 63.8% 2,151 108,753 mi 41 yrs
Kawasaki ZX1000 87.2% 1,292 13,011 mi 22 yrs

Compared to the Ci Motorhome Ducato (78.7% pass rate) and the Ci Motorhome Fiat (78.5% pass rate), the Ci Motorhome Transit outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ci Motorhome Transit?

The Ci Motorhome Transit has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.4% across 1,701 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Ci Motorhome Transit are registration plate lamp not working (22 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (12), and position lamp(s) not working (9). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Ci Motorhome Transit owner drives around 1,819 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Ci Motorhome Transit models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ci Motorhome Transit — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ci Motorhome Transit reliable?
Based on 1,701 MOT tests, the Ci Motorhome Transit has a 80.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ci Motorhome Transit?
The most common MOT failures are registration plate lamp not working, parking brake: efficiency below requirements, and position lamp(s) not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Ci Motorhome Transit do per year?
The typical Ci Motorhome Transit does around 1,819 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ci Motorhome Transit last?
Most Ci Motorhome Transit models stay on UK roads for around 19 years based on our analysis of 109 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ci Motorhome Transit?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ci Motorhome Transit?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ci Motorhome Transit is 2008 with a 82.4% pass rate across 733 tests.