Citroen C5 Aircross years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
All 2 Citroen C5 Aircross years have MOT pass rates above the average for vehicles first used in the same year.
- Below the average for their first-use yearNone
- Above the average for their first-use year2021–2022
- Can't be told apart from averageNone
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 88.7% to 90.2%.
In 2025, 89.5% of the 6,321 initial MOT tests on Citroen C5 Aircross cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 87.9%. That is 1.6 points above the same-age average.
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Citroen C5 Aircross MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 3,33524,100 | 90.3%±1.1 | +1.8 ptsall: 88.5% | |
| 2021age 4 | 2,98633,700 | 88.5%±1.2 | +1.3 ptsall: 87.2% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upDoes mileage matter?
91.6% of Citroen C5 Aircross tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 86.9% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 90.8% and 85.4%.
| Miles at the test | Tests | Passed first time | Against all vehicles, same age and mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30,000 | 3,462 | 91.6%±1.0 | +0.8 ptsall: 90.8% |
| 30,000–59,999 | 2,531 | 86.9%±1.4 | +1.5 ptsall: 85.4% |
Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, C5 Aircross tests were about average under 30,000 miles and above average at 30,000 to 59,999 miles.
Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Citroen C5 Aircross tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.
Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 2 tests (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count
Common C5 Aircross problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
What to check when viewing a C5 Aircross
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Brakes
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
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Which Citroen C5 Aircross years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2021–2022. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 89.5% of initial MOT tests on Citroen C5 Aircross cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 87.9%. That is 1.6 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Citroen C5 Aircross problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 52.6% of failed tests) and brakes (in 18.3% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Citroen C5 Aircross?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Citroen C5 Aircross cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 24,100 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific C5 Aircross's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Citroen C5 Aircross
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.
All 18 Citroen modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Citroen C5 Aircross cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count