Citroën C5 Aircross

Citroën C5 Aircross
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The Citroën C5 Aircross is an estate produced from 2017 onwards, powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 119 kW and capable of 208 km/h. It seats five passengers, measures 4,504 mm in length, and weighs 1,667 kg, with CO₂ emissions of 151 g/km. In Norway, the model saw strong registration interest between 2019 and 2022, peaking at 465 units in 2020, though numbers declined to 198 by 2022 across the period's total of 1,457 registrations.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerGroupe PSA
ProductionFrom 2017
Body typeEstate
FuelPetrol
Engine power102 kW (137 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)129 g/km
Kerb weight1,623 kg
Displacement1,430 cc
Top speed207 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,515 mm
Width1,861 mm
Height1,700 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 29 European countries that registered the Citroën C5 Aircross in 2025 (42,307 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Citroën C5 Aircross registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Citroën C5 Aircross first registrations in Norway per year
2019374
2020465
2021420
2022198
202345
20242
202576

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Citroën C5 Aircross cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
France20,649
Germany8,735
Italy4,668
Spain1,657
Poland1,606
Belgium1,212
Netherlands608
Austria558
Portugal371
Ireland315
Slovakia281
Greece271
Slovenia225
Czechia213
Sweden200

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Citroën C5 Aircross (from registration data). 11 variants.

Engine variants for Citroën C5 Aircross
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.2 l · 3-cyl194 km/h
1.5 l · 4-cyl189 km/h
1.6 l · 4-cyl207 km/h
1.6 l · 4-cyl222 km/h
1.7 l · 4-cyl198 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl211 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl209 km/h
2.2 l · 4-cyl220 km/h
2.7 l · 6-cyl
2.9 l · 6-cyl225 km/h
3.0 l · 6-cyl239 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Citroën models

Similar Estate models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 85% of Citroën C5 Aircrosss pass their MOT test first time, based on 105 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

7 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Citroën C5 Aircross. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-10-17

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-03-13

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-01-31

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-03-26

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-16

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-07-05

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-09-19

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Citroën recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Citroën C5 Aircross?
The Citroën C5 Aircross has a rated top speed of 207 km/h.
How much power does the Citroën C5 Aircross have?
The Citroën C5 Aircross produces 102 kW (137 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Citroën C5 Aircross?
The Citroën C5 Aircross is 4,515 mm long, 1,861 mm wide and 1,700 mm tall.
How much does the Citroën C5 Aircross weigh?
The Citroën C5 Aircross has a kerb weight of about 1,623 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Citroën C5 Aircross?
The Citroën C5 Aircross emits 129 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Citroën C5 Aircross have?
The Citroën C5 Aircross has 5 seats.