Citroen C5 Aircross
Registered from 2015 to 2026.
About this model
The Citroën C5 Aircross is a compact crossover SUV produced by the French automaker Citroën since 2017. The first generation model was previewed by the Concept Citroën Aircross concept car which was unveiled at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. The production version was officially presented for the Chinese market at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show.
From the Wikipedia article Citroën C5 Aircross, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2021 1.5 diesel. 3 of 67 tests failed, 4%.
Better than 66% of 2021 cars. The typical one fails 5%, across 342 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 33% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 33% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 33% of its failures
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Tyres and wheels — 33% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Lights and electrics — 33% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 diesel · 129 hp · 1547 kg · 2730 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.2 petrol · 129 hp · 1483 kg · 2730 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 1479 kg · 2730 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00311/23
A software error may cause the engine to stall when operating at altitude, in cold temperatures. This can lead to a loss of braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident.. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00438/23
Due to insufficient tightening of the wheel hub on the rear axle, tilting of the wheel plane may occur. This can lead to loss of vehicle control, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00876/22
The electrical supply to the water heater unit can shut off too soon when the vehicle is stopped. Fuel can therefore remain in the heater, producing smoke and fuel leakage. Moreover, the information about atmospheric pressure sent by the BSI to the water heating unit is incorrect, so the unit is unable to operate. The unburnt fuel may remain inside the unit may produce smoke when next activated and fuel may potentially leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01220/23
The traction battery can overheat due to faulty battery-monitoring software. This could cause the traction battery and/or the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01333/23
Water infiltration can cause corrosion in the battery housing, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01623/23
The safety function (charge pin temperature sensor) of the charging cable may fail and not prevent the cable from overheating, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01706/24
The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery In the vehicles concerned there may be a defect in the high-voltage battery, which could lead to overheating. This increases the risk of fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01823/20
The affected vehicles in may have a crack in the rear steering knuckles. This could lead to a loss of control over the vehicle or to impaired driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
12 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.