Engine · Citroën C5 Aircross · Family car, SUV

Citroën C5 Aircross head gasket cost

£610 – £1,610Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 6.5 – 12.5 hMain dealer £895 – £2,765Parts £230 – £480Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€250 – €520€410 – €1,135€660 – €1,655€885 – €2,440
Belgium€255 – €530€380 – €1,070€635 – €1,600€830 – €2,265
SwitzerlandCHF 340 – CHF 700CHF 695 – CHF 1,890CHF 1,030 – CHF 2,590CHF 1,335 – CHF 3,560
Germany€250 – €520€505 – €1,510€755 – €2,030€1,045 – €3,070
Austria€260 – €535€535 – €1,575€795 – €2,110€1,085 – €3,025
Spain€245 – €505€285 – €820€525 – €1,325€655 – €1,790
Italy€245 – €510€250 – €755€495 – €1,265€630 – €1,670
Portugal€245 – €505€220 – €630€465 – €1,135€595 – €1,600
Netherlands€255 – €530€475 – €1,325€730 – €1,855€955 – €2,580
United Kingdom£230 – £480£380 – £1,135£610 – £1,610£895 – £2,765

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 £590 – £1,560.

The quote should state whether the cylinder head is checked and skimmed (machining, €150 to €350 subcontracted). Without that check the repair often does not last.

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 – £565Front shock absorbers£225 – £485EGR valve£280 – £755Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£645 – £1,480Turbocharger£740 – £1,810Water pump£150 – £470Air conditioning regas£70 – £175Diesel injector£245 – £660Catalytic converter£385 – £1,065Spark plugs£55 – £195

Frequently asked questions

How much does a head gasket citroën c5 aircross cost?

At an independent garage, expect £610 to £1,610, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £895 – £2,765.

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: 6.5 – 12.5 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.