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DS DS4 Uncommon

As of 2026 Q1, 6,662 DS DS4s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 6,825 in 2025 Q2 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 163 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.

DS DS4 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: M 93 / CC BY-SA 3.0 de · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
6,662
6,474 licensed188 SORN
▼ 3 (-0.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 6,825 in 2025 Q2 · first seen 2015 Q2

Survivors over time

0 1,706 3,413 5,119 6,825 2015 Q22020 Q42026 Q1

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (6,662).

Rarer than 18% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 6,662 on the road today
Diesel 55%Petrol 35%Plug-in hybrid 10%Hybrid 0%

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 DS4

The DS 4 is a compact hatchback, and it is the second model in the luxury DS sub-brand created by Citroën, now an independent brand. Starting in 2021, it is currently in its second generation, which is based on an all-new EMP2 platform shared with the Opel Astra L and Peugeot 308 III. As of 2023, it is currently slotted above the DS 3 and below the DS 7 Crossback.

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

DS DS4 — questions & answers

How many DS DS4 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 6,662 DS DS4 were still registered in the UK — 6,474 licensed and on the road, plus 188 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the DS DS4 rare?

The DS DS4 is uncommon, with 6,662 still about, making it rarer than 18% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the DS DS4 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of DS DS4 on UK roads fell by 3 (0.0%).

What fuel do most DS DS4 use?

Most DS DS4 run on diesel — about 55% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid.

When did the DS DS4 peak?

The DS DS4 peaked at 6,825 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q2.

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