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With 36,441 currently licensed in the UK, the Citroen C5 Aircross is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the C5 Aircross 4 stars in 2025, with 80% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,185 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £265/month or 43p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2025
Monthly Cost
£265
est. annual total
New From
£30,510
Euro NCAP tested the C5 Aircross in 2025 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
80%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
80%
Safety Assist
62%
There are 45 known DVSA recalls affecting the Citroen C5 Aircross. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/162
On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.
Build dates: 2026-03-20 to 2026-03-20
R/2026/158
Affected vehicles may exhibit improper headlamp levelling due to an incorrectly assembled Body Height Sensor.
Build dates: 2025-07-15 to 2025-07-31
R/2026/021
On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Build dates: 2025-08-28 to 2025-09-27
R/2025/417
On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Build dates: 2023-09-20 to 2025-04-30
R/2025/381
Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
Build dates: 2020-01-20 to 2021-02-18
+ 40 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Citroen C5 Aircross are estimated at around £3,185 per year, or £265 per month.
Fuel
£1,226
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,109
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The C5 Aircross achieves a combined fuel economy of around 47.2 mpg (41 mpg urban, 43.8 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5 AIRCROSS | PETROL | 47.2 mpg | 1.2L |
| C5 AIRCROSS | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 53.3 mpg | 1.2L |
| C5 AIRCROSS | DIESEL | 57.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| C5 AIRCROSS | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 40.9 mpg | 1.6L |
| C5 AIRCROSS | PETROL | 39.6 mpg | 1.6L |
| C5 AIRCROSS | DIESEL | 47.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| C5 AIRCROSS SUV | PETROL | 44.2 mpg | 1.2L |
| C5 AIRCROSS SUV | DIESEL | 55.1 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £30,510 new, a Citroen C5 Aircross typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £20,600 | −£9,910 |
| 2 years | 57% | £17,500 | −£13,010 |
| 3 years | 50% | £15,400 | −£15,110 |
| 4 years | 45% | £13,850 | −£16,660 |
| 5 years | 42% | £12,750 | −£17,760 |
| 6 years | 39% | £11,850 | −£18,660 |
| 7 years | 37% | £11,150 | −£19,360 |
| 8 years | 35% | £10,600 | −£19,910 |
| 9 years | 33% | £10,050 | −£20,460 |
| 10 years | 31% | £9,550 | −£20,960 |
There are currently 36,441 licensed and 5,354 SORN C5 Aircrosss in the UK (41,795 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the C5 Aircross 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 80% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 80% for vulnerable road users, and 62% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old C5 Aircross are estimated at around £3,185 per year (£265/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 45 known safety recalls affecting the C5 Aircross. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new C5 Aircross starts from around £30,510. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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