BMW 5 SERIES vs CITROEN C3
Both the BMW 5 SERIES and the CITROEN C3 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 239,356 BMW 5 SERIESs versus 273,457 CITROEN C3s still on UK roads. The BMW 5 SERIES is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are falling year on year (BMW 5 SERIES -2.7%, CITROEN C3 -0.7%).
Survivors over time
BMW 5 SERIES CITROEN C3
BMW 5 SERIES
Common
239,356
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 6,574 (-2.7%) yr/yr
Peak 273,651 (2019 Q3)
196,706 licensed · 42,650 SORN
CITROEN C3
Common
273,457
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,006 (-0.7%) yr/yr
Peak 277,173 (2024 Q4)
258,955 licensed · 14,502 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 5 SERIES | CITROEN C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 239,356 | 273,457 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 196,706 | 258,955 |
| SORN (off-road) | 42,650 | 14,502 |
| Peak | 273,651 (2019 Q3) | 277,173 (2024 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,574 (-2.7%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,006 (-0.7%) yr/yr |
BMW 5 SERIES vs CITROEN C3 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 5 SERIES or the CITROEN C3?
The BMW 5 SERIES is rarer: 239,356 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 273,457 of the CITROEN C3.
How many BMW 5 SERIES are left compared to the CITROEN C3?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 239,356 BMW 5 SERIES and 273,457 CITROEN C3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.