Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto (2021)
2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This C5 Aircross PHEV is a solid performer by MOT standards, with an 89.6% first-time pass rate that sits notably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects have only appeared in 9.9% of vehicles—well below the threshold for concern. Petrol-diesel comparisons aren't applicable here given the hybrid powertrain, but the reliable pass rate suggests the PHEV system itself isn't creating unexpected MOT headaches.
At nearly 32,000 miles on average for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running at a typical pace, and the low failure rate of 0.34 per vehicle indicates most problems are caught and fixed before they become serious issues. When advisories do crop up, they average 1.7 per test—mostly minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect surprise repair bills; have a pre-purchase inspection done focusing on battery health and hybrid system diagnostics.
What to check before buying a 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto 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 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Flair PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 24,907 and 34,837 miles.
MOT History Averages
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