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

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Is the Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 934 real MOT tests across 628 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 934 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
27,506mi
Annual Mileage
7,871mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen C5 Aircross Shine 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 Shine PHEV Auto.

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Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.8%
2023
90.3%
2022
89.6%
2021

Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

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

How many miles does a typical Citroen C5 Aircross Shine 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
5,348 mi/yr
Typical
7,871 mi/yr
Average
10,441 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,496 mi/yr

Citroen C5 Aircross Shine 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 Shine PHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 122 91.8% 18,175 25,943 34,405
2022 577 90.3% 19,976 27,432 43,362
2021 211 89.6% 19,369 28,466 44,270

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

Based on 628 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,506 mi
75th Percentile
42,338 mi
95th Percentile
77,175 mi
Max Recorded
151,979 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

91.8% MOT pass rate from 122 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.6% MOT pass rate from 211 tests

The best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 122 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.6% — 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 Shine 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 Shine PHEV Auto THIS CAR 90.5% 934 27,506 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
Znen Unknown 73.5% 464 4,858 mi 13 yrs

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

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

The Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 934 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 Shine 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 Shine PHEV Auto owner drives around 7,871 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 Shine PHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 934 MOT tests, the Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto does around 7,871 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen C5 Aircross Shine 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 Shine PHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross Shine PHEV Auto is 2023 with a 91.8% pass rate across 122 tests.