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Citroen C5 Aircross - Reliability and safety

The C5 Aircross is built on a well-established platform, which bodes well for reliability

Reliability and Safety rating

3.5

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Owners voted the Citroen C5 Aircross as the ninth-best car to own in our 2024 Driver Power survey. This put it well ahead of several rivals, including Kia Sportage, Skoda Karoq, Suzuki Vitara and Vauxhall Grandland. Citroen performed well as a brand, too, ranking fifth out of 32 brands in our best manufacturer rankings.

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Euro NCAP tested the C5 Aircross in 2019 and awarded the SUV a four-star rating, although this is upgraded to five stars if customers spec an optional safety pack. Adult and child occupant safety achieved 87 per cent and 86 per cent, respectively, but pedestrian safety only managed a 58 per cent score.

The C5 Aircross comes with a host of driver aids as standard, including Highway Driver Assist, which allows the car to follow the car in front on a motorway, including bringing it to a stop automatically in traffic. Also available is an extended traffic sign recognition system, ensuring you never miss a warning or speed limit sign, as these are shown in the driver display. 

Warranty

Citroen provides a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, and you get an additional year’s cover provided by the dealer, albeit limited to 60,000 miles. It’s par for the course, but soundly beaten by warranty offers from the likes of Kia, MG and Toyota.

Servicing

Buyers can take advantage of Citroen's Service Plan programme, which allows you to spread the cost of your servicing via monthly payments.

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