CITROEN · CITROEN BX · Cars
CITROEN BX Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,281).
Rarer than 32% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 14 a year (1.1% of survivors). At that pace roughly 1,213 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2088.
About the BX
The Citroën BX is a large family car which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1982 to 1994. In total, 2,315,739 BXs were built during its 12-year history. The hatchback was discontinued in 1993 with the arrival of the Xantia, but the estate continued for another year. The BX was designed to be lightweight, using particularly few body parts, including many made from plastics.
CITROEN BX — questions & answers
How many CITROEN BX are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1,281 CITROEN BX were still registered in the UK — 184 licensed and on the road, plus 1,097 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CITROEN BX rare?
The CITROEN BX is uncommon, with 1,281 still about, making it rarer than 32% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the CITROEN BX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CITROEN BX on UK roads rose by 4 (0.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 1,213 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most CITROEN BX use?
Most CITROEN BX run on diesel — about 56% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol.
When did the CITROEN BX peak?
The CITROEN BX peaked at 1,649 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.