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CITROEN DS Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 573 CITROEN DSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (573 in the latest data).
Rarer than 41% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the DS
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...
CITROEN DS — questions & answers
How many CITROEN DS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 573 CITROEN DS were still registered in the UK — 375 licensed and on the road, plus 198 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CITROEN DS rare?
The CITROEN DS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (573), making it rarer than 41% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the CITROEN DS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CITROEN DS on UK roads rose by 3 (0.5%).
What fuel do most CITROEN DS use?
Most CITROEN DS run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric, other.
When did the CITROEN DS peak?
The CITROEN DS peaked at 573 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.