Who is Citroën?
Citroën is a French car maker and part of the Stellantis group. Founded by André Citroën, the company began building cars in 1919. Its identity has long been tied to practical ideas and distinctive design, with comfort a recurring theme in its history. The double chevrons remain one of the most recognisable badges in French motoring.
What kinds of Citroën are listed?
Small cars and family hatchbacks sit at the heart of the range. The C3 is the most prominent name in the EU registration figures here, followed by the C4; the smaller C1 also had a substantial run. For buyers needing more room, Citroën offered people carriers such as the C4 Picasso and compact vans such as the Berlingo. The C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross brought the brand into the growing small and mid-sized SUV classes.
There are also larger saloons and crossovers, including the C5, C5 X and C4 X, as well as vans such as the Jumpy and Jumper. The list spans everyday city cars, family transport and work vehicles, rather than one single type of Citroën.
How has the range changed over time?
The model names show a steady reshaping of the line-up. Saxo, Xantia, XM and Xsara appear at the start of the years covered, while C2 and C8 belong to the following era. Later years bring a succession of family-focused variants: C3 Picasso, C4 Picasso, Grand Picasso and, after a name change, C4 SpaceTourer. The Picasso line’s long run reflects the importance of roomy, flexible family cars to Citroën.
From the 2010s, the list adds crossovers and SUVs, including C4 Cactus, C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross. The DS-badged models appear in the earlier part of the period, while later entries include the C4 X and C5 X. Meanwhile, Berlingo and SpaceTourer span almost the full period covered, alongside the commercial Jumpy and Jumper.
Where does electrification appear?
Electric models are part of Citroën’s range alongside petrol and diesel cars. The C-Zero was listed from 2010 to 2021, followed by the E-Mehari from 2016 to 2019. These model names show that Citroën’s range included battery-electric cars during those years.
Which markets are represented?
Citroën appears in official EU registration figures, UK vehicle data and French environmental records. The EU figures show the C3 leading the listed models, with the C4, C1, C4 Picasso and Berlingo also among the most registered. Comparisons across countries need care: European figures may use WLTP or earlier NEDC test procedures, while the US uses EPA testing and Canada uses a 5-cycle procedure. These results are not directly interchangeable.
Questions and answers
Which Citroën model has the most EU registrations in the figures shown?
The C3 leads, with 4,499,985 EU registrations from 2010 to 2025.
How long has the Berlingo been in the model list?
It runs from 2000 through 2026, spanning nearly the entire period covered.
Does the Citroën line-up include electric cars?
Yes. The listed electric models include the C-Zero and E-Mehari.
Are official consumption and emissions figures directly comparable across markets?
Not always. European WLTP and NEDC procedures, the US EPA method and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure differ, so results should be read in their market context.