MOT reliability

Citroen C5 aircross

Q: Is the Citroen C5 aircross reliable?

Across 154 Citroen C5 aircross vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

154 vehicles · 681 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 154 Citroen C5 aircross vehicles and 681 completed MOT tests, the Citroen C5 aircross has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,950 miles.

154

Vehicles

681

MOT tests

7,793

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Citroen C5 aircross problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen C5 aircross MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
Brakes31%
Other10%
Lamps & electrical10%
Body & structure5%
Visibility3%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Steering1%

Citroen C5 aircross pass rate by age

How the Citroen C5 aircross's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	11	91%
3	176	85%
4	177	88%
5	168	85%
6	114	84%
7	35	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (95), Diesel (58), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Citroen C5 aircross MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen C5 aircross MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (63 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (57 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (44 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (36 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (36 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (32 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (24 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (22 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (22 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (20 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (18 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (18 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (17 times)

Citroen C5 aircross pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	9	18	89%	28,338
2021	14	36	94%	37,881
2020	57	238	86%	42,340
2019	74	389	84%	46,155

Citroen C5 aircross reliability FAQ

Across 154 Citroen C5 aircross vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen C5 aircross MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Citroen C5 aircross in our data has covered around 42,950 miles.

Compare the Citroen C5 aircross

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