Both the BYD SEAL and the SKODA CITIGO are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEALs versus 52,018 SKODA CITIGOs still on UK roads. The BYD SEAL is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BYD SEAL is rising (+230.9%) while the SKODA CITIGO is falling (-0.3%).
| BYD SEAL | SKODA CITIGO | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,814 | 52,018 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 51,684 | 51,288 |
| SORN (off-road) | 130 | 730 |
| Peak | 51,814 (2026 Q2) | 52,977 (2019 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 140 (-0.3%) yr/yr |
The BYD SEAL is rarer: 51,814 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 52,018 of the SKODA CITIGO.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEAL and 52,018 SKODA CITIGO still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.