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CITROEN ID Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 90 CITROEN IDs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 91 in 2025 Q1 — only 99% 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 ID is rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 90 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the ID
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 ID — questions & answers
How many CITROEN ID are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 90 CITROEN ID were still registered in the UK — 55 licensed and on the road, plus 35 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CITROEN ID rare?
The CITROEN ID is genuinely rare, with only 90 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the CITROEN ID increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CITROEN ID on UK roads fell by 1 (1.1%).
What fuel do most CITROEN ID use?
Most CITROEN ID run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the CITROEN ID peak?
The CITROEN ID peaked at 91 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.