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 2025 Q4 there are 241,136 BMW 5 SERIESs versus 272,644 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 -2.4%, CITROEN C3 -1.6%).
Survivors over time
BMW 5 SERIES CITROEN C3
BMW 5 SERIES
Common
241,136
left · 2025 Q4
▼ 6,002 (-2.4%) yr/yr
Peak 273,651 (2019 Q3)
199,288 licensed · 41,848 SORN
CITROEN C3
Common
272,644
left · 2025 Q4
▼ 4,529 (-1.6%) yr/yr
Peak 277,173 (2024 Q4)
258,371 licensed · 14,273 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 5 SERIES | CITROEN C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2025 Q4) | 241,136 | 272,644 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 199,288 | 258,371 |
| SORN (off-road) | 41,848 | 14,273 |
| Peak | 273,651 (2019 Q3) | 277,173 (2024 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,002 (-2.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,529 (-1.6%) 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: 241,136 are left in the UK as of 2025 Q4, compared with 272,644 of the CITROEN C3.
How many BMW 5 SERIES are left compared to the CITROEN C3?
As of 2025 Q4 there are 241,136 BMW 5 SERIES and 272,644 CITROEN C3 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.