2007 Ci Motorhome Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 257 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Ci Motorhome Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 80.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 31 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 12 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.7% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 12 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.9% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline marker lamp | 13 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Wipers | 8 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 6 |
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 | 24.5% | 63 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.6% | 40 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 36 |
| 4 | Tyres | 13.2% | 34 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.2% | 16 |
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 | 58 | 13.8% |
| 30-60k | 183 | 19.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 49 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 51 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 53 | 30.2% |
| 2025 | 46 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Unclassified
Before buying a 2007 Ci Motorhome Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% 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 (4.7% 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
How many 2007 Ci Motorhome Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 257 2007 Ci Motorhome Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Ci Motorhome Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.1% of tests, followed by brakes (8.9%).
Does the 2007 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 257 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.