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Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A reliable? We analysed 1,087 real MOT tests across 327 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,087 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.3%
Typical Mileage
29,788mi
Annual Mileage
7,518mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A.

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.3%
2021
87.4%
2020

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,052 mi/yr
Typical
7,518 mi/yr
Average
8,729 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,145 mi/yr

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 323 87.3% 18,040 27,066 36,370
2020 738 87.4% 22,404 30,371 40,113

How Long Does a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Last?

Based on 327 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,788 mi
75th Percentile
39,062 mi
95th Percentile
61,600 mi
Max Recorded
134,608 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A

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

Best year
2020

87.4% MOT pass rate from 738 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.3% MOT pass rate from 323 tests

The best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.4% across 738 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A THIS CAR 87.3% 1,087 29,788 mi — yrs
Citroen Xsara 69.1% 5,047,330 77,497 mi 28 yrs
Citroen Berlingo 70.1% 4,453,235 83,738 mi 29 yrs
Citroen C3 72.7% 4,435,918 53,913 mi 24 yrs
Ford Focus Zetec S TDCI 109 78% 855 111,765 mi — yrs

Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A?

The Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 1,087 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A owner drives around 7,518 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.

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.

Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A reliable?
Based on 1,087 MOT tests, the Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A has a 87.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A do per year?
The typical Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A does around 7,518 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A?
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 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A is 2020 with a 87.4% pass rate across 738 tests.