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Citroen C5 Aircross buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Citroen C5 Aircross costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 273 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€28,000€15,950–€44,500 for most
For sale now27346% diesel
First-time NCT pass (2022)78%average for its age: 80%
In short: the Citroen C5 Aircross does about average at the NCT (78% pass), has no especially costly known faults, its most common engine usually lasts about 320k km.

Used Citroen C5 Aircross prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2027€45,4500k km22
2026€41,7506k km53
2025€34,95026k km21
2024€30,95046k km32
2023€24,95086k km47
2022€19,950109k km35
2021€19,95081k km26
2020€17,000106k km25
2019€15,950129k km12

Citroen C5 Aircross NCT pass rate

How often Citroen C5 Aircrosses pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

YearPass first timeAll cars that age
202278%80%
202178%80%
202067%75%
201964%74%

Most common reasons a 2022 Citroen C5 Aircross fails: lights & electrics (7.8% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4.2% of tests), steering & suspension (3.3% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (2.7% of tests, more than most cars).

Common Citroen C5 Aircross problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Timing belt history · €350–€700

Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
1.5 Diesel~320k km~€20081
1.2 Hybrid~300k km~€19044
1.2 Petrol~160k km~€27018
1.6 Hybrid~300k km~€19010

1.2 Petrol: usual problem: wet timing belt breaks up and blocks the oil pickup.

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the Citroen C5 Aircross

Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves

Before you buy a used Citroen C5 Aircross

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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