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 Q2 there are 238,148 BMW 5 SERIESs versus 272,713 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 -2.6%, CITROEN C3 -0.2%).
Survivors over time
BMW 5 SERIES CITROEN C3
BMW 5 SERIES
Common
238,148
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 6,305 (-2.6%) yr/yr
Peak 273,651 (2019 Q3)
195,477 licensed · 42,671 SORN
CITROEN C3
Common
272,713
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 531 (-0.2%) yr/yr
Peak 277,173 (2024 Q4)
258,197 licensed · 14,516 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 5 SERIES | CITROEN C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 238,148 | 272,713 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 195,477 | 258,197 |
| SORN (off-road) | 42,671 | 14,516 |
| Peak | 273,651 (2019 Q3) | 277,173 (2024 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,305 (-2.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 531 (-0.2%) 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: 238,148 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 272,713 of the CITROEN C3.
How many BMW 5 SERIES are left compared to the CITROEN C3?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 238,148 BMW 5 SERIES and 272,713 CITROEN C3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.