Citroen C5 Aircross Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen C5 Aircross reliable? We analysed 676 real MOT tests across 155 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C5 Aircross.
Citroen C5 Aircross Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen C5 Aircross. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen C5 Aircross MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen C5 Aircross to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen C5 Aircross Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C5 Aircross models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen C5 Aircross Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen C5 Aircross owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen C5 Aircross MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C5 Aircross year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 240 | 85.4% | 21,080 | 29,338 | 42,756 |
| 2019 | 382 | 83.8% | 21,964 | 30,445 | 42,494 |
How Long Does a Citroen C5 Aircross Last?
Based on 155 Citroen C5 Aircross vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen C5 Aircross Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C5 Aircross MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C5 Aircross
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.4% MOT pass rate from 240 tests
83.8% MOT pass rate from 382 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.4% across 240 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.8% — 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 Aircross Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C5 Aircross THIS CAR | 84.9% | 676 | 30,124 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 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Auto-b SDV8 A | 89.1% | 530 | 80,011 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C5 Aircross outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen C5 Aircross has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 676 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C5 Aircross 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 Aircross owner drives around 6,763 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.