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CITROEN SM Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 155 CITROEN SMs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (1.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the CITROEN SM is rarer than 55% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (155 in the latest data).
Rarer than 55% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SM
The Citroën SM is a high-performance coupé produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1970 to 1975. The SM placed third in the 1971 European Car of the Year contest, trailing its stablemate Citroën GS, and won the 1972 Motor Trend Car of the Year award in the US.
CITROEN SM — questions & answers
How many CITROEN SM are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 155 CITROEN SM were still registered in the UK — 99 licensed and on the road, plus 56 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CITROEN SM rare?
The CITROEN SM is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (155), making it rarer than 55% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the CITROEN SM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CITROEN SM on UK roads rose by 2 (1.3%).
What fuel do most CITROEN SM use?
Most CITROEN SM run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the CITROEN SM peak?
The CITROEN SM peaked at 155 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.