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Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A (2021)

403 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A

CarHunch analysed 403 real MOT records for the 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 403 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Citroën C5 Aircross is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 10.2% of vehicles showing a dangerous defect history, which is reassuring for a prospective buyer. The petrol engine doesn't have a concerning failure rate relative to any diesel alternative, and breakdowns are rare at just 0.24 failures per vehicle on average.

At a median mileage of 25,264 miles for a three-year-old car, these vehicles have been driven fairly lightly, which partly explains the strong pass rate; however, the real metric is that even with normal use, advisories average just 2.3 per test, suggesting the model doesn't develop habitual weak spots. If you're considering this car, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension and brakes — the most common advisory triggers across the cohort — but you're buying into a vehicle with a solid track record.

The 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
92.8%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
10.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.24
Over 2.4 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
25k
Middle half: 19k–34k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 403 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A

Based on MOT data from 403 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 401 92.8% 0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 555 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.9%
177
White 26.1%
145
Blue 18.2%
101
Black 15.5%
86
Red 8.3%
46

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,264
typical
18,507
low mileage
34,441
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss A vehicles fall between 18,507 and 34,441 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 18,507 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 18,507–34,441 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Citroen C5 Aircross Shine + Ptech Ss As sit.
⚠ Over 46,495 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.24
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle
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