Car statistics
Citroën CX statistics
How many Citroën CX cars are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 139 −6.7% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 411 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 1,093 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 7,662 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 74.7% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 84.9% of those licensed
How many Citroën CX cars are left in Great Britain?
There were 139 Citroën CX cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 411 declared off the road (SORN). That is 98.2% fewer than the 7,662 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Citroën CX cars licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 7,662 |
| 1995 | 6,397 |
| 1996 | 5,610 |
| 1997 | 4,721 |
| 1998 | 3,745 |
| 1999 | 2,961 |
| 2000 | 2,209 |
| 2001 | 1,614 |
| 2002 | 1,167 |
| 2003 | 874 |
| 2004 | 656 |
| 2005 | 520 |
| 2006 | 394 |
| 2007 | 341 |
| 2008 | 289 |
| 2009 | 245 |
| 2010 | 225 |
| 2011 | 201 |
| 2012 | 174 |
| 2013 | 143 |
| 2014 | 142 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2017 | 136 |
| 2018 | 137 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 145 |
| 2025 | 141 |
| 2026 | 139 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Citroën CX versions
The Citroën CX 25 GTI Turbo has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Citroën CX 25 GTI Turbo | 17 | 88 |
Citroën CX MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Citroën CX cars in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Citroën CX engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 142 Citroën CX cars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 41.5% have an engine of 2,501cc to 2,600cc, and 21.8% have an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc. The share with an engine of 2,501cc to 2,600cc has fallen from 56.9% in 2014 to 41.5%. Diesels made up 20.1% of those licensed in 2014 and 15.5% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,501cc to 2,600cc 59 licensed | 41.5% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 31 licensed | 21.8% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 24 licensed | 16.9% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 17 licensed | 12.0% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 3 licensed | 2.1% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 3 licensed | 2.1% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 2 licensed | 1.4% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,501–2,600cc | Petrol | 40 | 28.2% |
| 2,301–2,400cc | Petrol | 31 | 21.8% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 24 | 16.9% |
| 2,501–2,600cc | Diesel | 19 | 13.4% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Petrol | 17 | 12.0% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 3 | 2.1% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 3 | 2.1% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 2 | 1.4% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,501–2,600cc | 2,301–2,400cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,101–2,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56.9% | 11.1% | 13.9% | 10.4% |
| 2015 | 55.0% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| 2016 | 57.1% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| 2017 | 56.2% | 12.4% | 13.1% | 10.9% |
| 2018 | 52.6% | 13.1% | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| 2019 | 48.1% | 16.3% | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| 2020 | 46.5% | 17.3% | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | 47.8% | 14.7% | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| 2022 | 43.6% | 18.8% | 16.5% | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 40.8% | 17.6% | 19.7% | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 40.1% | 20.4% | 19.0% | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 41.5% | 21.8% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 79.9% | 20.1% |
| 2015 | 80.9% | 19.1% |
| 2016 | 77.0% | 23.0% |
| 2017 | 77.4% | 22.6% |
| 2018 | 81.8% | 18.2% |
| 2019 | 84.5% | 14.7% |
| 2020 | 84.3% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | 83.8% | 15.4% |
| 2022 | 87.2% | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 85.9% | 13.4% |
| 2024 | 84.4% | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 84.5% | 15.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Citroën CX safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Citroën CX in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën CX. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Citroën CX with other Citroën models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroën CX | 139 | −6.7% | 411 | 1093 | Petrol |
| Citroën C3 | 250,311 | −1.3% | 13,474 | 28 | Petrol |
| Citroën C4 | 171,933 | −5.9% | 13,112 | 47 | Diesel |
| Citroën C1 | 151,025 | −4.4% | 6,490 | 56 | Petrol |
| Citroën DS3 | 60,578 | −7.5% | 3,817 | 128 | Diesel |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 550 CX records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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