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Citroen C5 Aircross reliability by build year

Coverage 2019-present1 named generationSUVDIESEL / HYBRID ELECTRIC / PETROL
At a glance

Citroen C5 Aircross built around 2022: about average at the MOT

Citroen C5 Aircross models built around 2022 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

Check a Citroen C5 Aircross by number plate

Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Citroen C5 Aircross models built around 2022 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Citroen C5 Aircross models built around 2022 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Citroen C5 Aircross's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your C5 Aircross's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

C5 Aircross Mk1

Mk1 (2019-present)

Average
HYBRID ELECTRICDIESELPETROL

10.8% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 2,084 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Citroen C5 Aircross.

See every build year for the Citroen C5 Aircross

By age

Citroen C5 Aircross fail rate by age

This chart combines every Citroen C5 Aircross ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
3,6468.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,13611.0%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
5217.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 5 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Citroen C5 Aircross models

These issues come from 3-year-old Citroen C5 Aircross models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.7%
    Advisory: 1,187Fail: 93 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    6.6%
    Advisory: 271Fail: 41 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    6.5%
    Advisory: 341Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    5.5%
    Advisory: 282Fail: 54 (16% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    3.8%
    Advisory: 83Fail: 89 (52% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,646 MOT tests on 3-year-old Citroen C5 Aircross models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old Citroen C5 Aircross models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres44%
  2. Other + Tyres25%
  3. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers13%
  4. Brakes + Other10%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 469 MOT tests on Citroen C5 Aircross cars built around 2022 (3 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Citroen C5 Aircross.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

21 recalls in all

19 of the 21 Citroen C5 Aircross recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 Critical
  • 14 more

Top concerns

  • Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV traction battery
  • Citroen C5 Aircross traction battery.
  • Citroen fuel pipe

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.3%
    Dangerous
    1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 8.8% for the Citroen C5 Aircross, both built around 2022.

    4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 8.8% for the Citroen C5 Aircross, both built around 2022.

    4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 8.8% for the Citroen C5 Aircross, both built around 2022.

    2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    0.7%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.5%, against 1.6% for the Citroen C5 Aircross.

    11,364 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Citroen C5 Aircross across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 3,646 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Citroen C5 Aircross ever sold: 5,834 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 3,646 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.