Suspension and steering · Citroën C5 Aircross · Family car, SUV

Citroën C5 Aircross front shock absorbers cost

£225 – £485Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 2.5 hMain dealer £305 – £770Parts £130 – £250Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€140 – €270€100 – €235€240 – €505€310 – €720
Belgium€145 – €275€95 – €225€235 – €500€300 – €685
SwitzerlandCHF 190 – CHF 365CHF 175 – CHF 395CHF 360 – CHF 760CHF 455 – CHF 1,025
Germany€140 – €270€125 – €315€265 – €585€350 – €850
Austria€145 – €280€135 – €330€280 – €605€365 – €845
Spain€135 – €260€70 – €170€205 – €435€250 – €575
Italy€135 – €265€65 – €160€200 – €420€245 – €555
Portugal€135 – €260€55 – €130€190 – €395€235 – €535
Netherlands€145 – €275€120 – €275€260 – €550€330 – €750
United Kingdom£130 – £250£95 – £235£225 – £485£305 – £770

What changes the price

On the Citroën C5 Aircross, access takes on average 5% more time than the average for its class (family car, suv), where the range is £220 – £475.

Price for the pair. Shocks are always replaced in pairs on the same axle, ideally with top mounts. A wheel alignment is recommended afterwards.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Citroën C5 Aircross: other repairs

Oil and filter change£75 – £155Full manufacturer service£165 – £380Front brake pads£80 – £180Front brake discs and pads£180 – £370Rear brake pads£85 – £195Timing belt kit with water pump£325 – £805Wet timing belt (PureTech)£590 – £1,355Timing chain kit£700 – £1,825Clutch kit£480 – £1,085Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£960 – £1,905Car battery£115 – £250Alternator£260 – £650Starter motor£200 – £565EGR valve£280 – £755Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£645 – £1,480Turbocharger£740 – £1,810Water pump£150 – £470Air conditioning regas£70 – £175Head gasket£610 – £1,610Diesel injector£245 – £660Catalytic converter£385 – £1,065Spark plugs£55 – £195

Frequently asked questions

How much does a front shock absorbers citroën c5 aircross cost?

At an independent garage, expect £225 to £485, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £305 – £770.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Citroën C5 Aircross: 1.5 – 2.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.