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Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 511 real MOT tests across 157 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 511 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.1%
Typical Mileage
30,475mi
Annual Mileage
7,244mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto 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 Flair PHEV Auto.

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Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.1%
2021
87.4%
2020

Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,922 mi/yr
Typical
7,244 mi/yr
Average
7,973 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,109 mi/yr

Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 411 88.1% 24,385 30,560 37,674
2020 95 87.4% 20,858 28,857 35,466

How Long Does a Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto Last?

Based on 157 Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,475 mi
75th Percentile
37,592 mi
95th Percentile
56,690 mi
Max Recorded
140,181 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto

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

Best year
2021

88.1% MOT pass rate from 411 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.4% MOT pass rate from 95 tests

The best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 411 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — 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 Flair PHEV Auto 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 Flair PHEV Auto THIS CAR 88.1% 511 30,475 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
Toyota Avensis Active D-4D 92.2% 996 85,694 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto?

The Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 511 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 Flair PHEV Auto 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 Flair PHEV Auto owner drives around 7,244 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 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 511 MOT tests, the Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto has a 88.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto does around 7,244 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto?
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 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto is 2021 with a 88.1% pass rate across 411 tests.