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CITROEN D SAFARI Ultra-rare

As of 2026 Q2, 7 CITROEN D SAFARIs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 8 in 2018 Q1 — only 88% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the CITROEN D SAFARI is rarer than 81% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.

CITROEN D SAFARI car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Klugschnacker / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
7
2 licensed5 SORN
■ 0 (0.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 8 in 2018 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 2 4 6 8 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 7 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 81% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the D SAFARI

The Citroën DS (French pronunciation: [si.tʁɔ.ɛn de.ɛs]) is a front mid-engined, front-wheel drive executive car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1955 to 1975, in fastback/sedan, wagon/estate, and convertible body configurations, across a single generation comprising three series. Marketed with a less expensive variant, the Citroën ID, the DS was known for its aerodynamic, futuristic body design; unorthodox, quirky, and innovative technology. It set new standards in ride quality, handling, and braking, thanks to both being the first mass production car equipped with hydropneumatic suspension...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

CITROEN D SAFARI — questions & answers

How many CITROEN D SAFARI are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 7 CITROEN D SAFARI were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the CITROEN D SAFARI rare?

The CITROEN D SAFARI is genuinely rare, with only 7 left, making it rarer than 81% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the CITROEN D SAFARI increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of CITROEN D SAFARI on UK roads held steady.

What fuel do most CITROEN D SAFARI use?

Most CITROEN D SAFARI run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the CITROEN D SAFARI peak?

The CITROEN D SAFARI peaked at 8 registered in 2018 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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