Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A (2020)
2020 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A
CarHunch analysed 206 real MOT records for the 2020 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Citroën C5 Aircross FLAIR+ PHEV is a strong performer, with an 89.4% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin. However, 18% of these vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth noting if you're buying used—it sits just below the threshold where we'd flag serious concern, but it's something to have checked thoroughly on any example you're considering.
At just under 30,000 miles median for a four-year-old vehicle, these cars show typical usage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.41 per vehicle suggests the hybrid powertrain and overall engineering are holding up well. The 3.1 advisories per MOT indicate minor wear and maintenance items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine servicing but don't expect expensive surprises—get a detailed pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid battery health and cooling system to catch any early signs of trouble.
What to check before buying a 2020 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 205 | 89.4% | 0.4 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A vehicles fall between 23,414 and 37,621 miles.
2020 Citroen C5 Aircorss Flair + PHEV A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 196 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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