New registrations in Europe
214,942 new Citroen C5 Aircross cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2018 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were France (21,020), Italy (5,517), Spain (3,433).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40,542 | 108 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 42,711 | 108 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 60,509 | 136 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 69,495 | 154 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,685 | 158 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
15,594 Citroen C5 Aircross cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 6.0 l/100 km on the road, against 5.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 15% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.5 l/100 km against 1.4 l/100 km on paper, with 91% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,289 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Petrol hybrid | 461 | 7.0 | 5.6 | +23% |
| Diesel | 7,443 | 6.0 | 5.3 | +15% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 4,229 | 5.5 | 1.4 | +298% |
| Diesel van | 172 | 6.1 | 5.3 | +15% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel Citroen C5 Aircross uses 6.0 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 910 litres: €2,125 at this week's average price in France, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | €2,125 | €2,538 | €2,327 |
| Italy | €2,033 | €2,295 | €2,104 |
| Germany | €2,053 | €2,481 | €2,275 |
| United Kingdom | £1,806 | £1,987 | £1,823 |
| Belgium | €2,130 | €2,264 | €2,076 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 C5 Aircross | — | — |
| 2022 C5 Aircross | 40,542 | — |
| 2021 C5 Aircross | 42,711 | — |
| 2020 C5 Aircross | 60,509 | — |
| 2019 C5 Aircross | 69,495 | — |
| 2018 | 1,685 | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of latest year (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
In New Zealand
410 C5 Aircross cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 2022 | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| 2021 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 2020 | 77 | 76 | 0 |
| 2019 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
11,195 C5 Aircross cars are on Dutch roads; 33% arrived later as imports, and 497 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,158 | €45,510 |
| 2025 | 761 | €42,499 |
| 2024 | 1,016 | €46,470 |
| 2023 | 1,245 | €46,339 |
| 2022 | 1,133 | €44,850 |
| 2021 | 1,732 | €43,184 |
| 2020 | 1,806 | €40,660 |
| 2019 | 2,322 | €40,049 |
| 2018 | 22 | €44,685 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,359 C5 Aircross cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 82% petrol, 15% diesel, 3% electric; 47% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93 | — |
| 2025 | 42 | — |
| 2024 | 20 | — |
| 2023 | 133 | 56,000 km |
| 2022 | 246 | 68,000 km |
| 2021 | 298 | 68,000 km |
| 2020 | 256 | 84,000 km |
| 2019 | 271 | 97,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
138 C5 Aircross cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 92% passed first time, against 91% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138 | 92% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | C5 Aircross | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Tyres | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Brakes | 0.7% | 1.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the C5 Aircross in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power s…
Vehicles fitted with a DV5R engine may experience a fuel leak. The non-conformity of the round shape on the cone of the common rail may cause the nut to loosen, resulting in the possibility of fuel leaking between the nut and the thread, leading to fuel vapour…
Due to incorrect coding in the Built-in Systems Interface, the Stop&Start function is inoperative, which may result in increased CO2 emissions. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their …
The vehicle may have a faulty high-voltage battery, which could cause overheating and cause the battery or 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 …
The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate wi…
The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mot…
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and i…
Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fuel pump, a leak may occur in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment. This can result in the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with t…
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.…
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulat…
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 an…
The software in the calculator, used only in after-sales operations and for a limited period (October 2020 to January 2021), was incorrect. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0