Car statistics
How many Citroën DS cars are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
There were 368 Citroën DS cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 195 declared off the road (SORN). That is 3.2% fewer than the peak of 380 in 2024.
The highest year-end count was 380 in 2024.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 204 |
| 1995 | 200 |
| 1996 | 210 |
| 1997 | 233 |
| 1998 | 251 |
| 1999 | 262 |
| 2000 | 250 |
| 2001 | 252 |
| 2002 | 259 |
| 2003 | 237 |
| 2004 | 256 |
| 2005 | 239 |
| 2006 | 231 |
| 2007 | 239 |
| 2008 | 240 |
| 2009 | 224 |
| 2010 | 228 |
| 2011 | 217 |
| 2012 | 239 |
| 2013 | 234 |
| 2014 | 244 |
| 2015 | 267 |
| 2016 | 290 |
| 2017 | 303 |
| 2018 | 350 |
| 2019 | 357 |
| 2020 | 352 |
| 2021 | 378 |
| 2022 | 379 |
| 2023 | 373 |
| 2024 | 380 |
| 2025 | 366 |
| 2026 | 368 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
There were not enough MOT tests of Citroën DS cars in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Of the 373 Citroën DS cars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 37.5% have an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc, and 31.6% have an engine of 2,101cc to 2,200cc.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 140 licensed | 37.5% |
| 2,101cc to 2,200cc 118 licensed | 31.6% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 88 licensed | 23.6% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 8 licensed | 2.1% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 7 licensed | 1.9% |
| Other sizes 12 licensed | 3.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,301–2,400cc | Petrol | 140 | 37.5% |
| 2,101–2,200cc | Petrol | 116 | 31.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 87 | 23.3% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 8 | 2.1% |
| 2,201–2,300cc | Petrol | 6 | 1.6% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 5 | 1.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 98.0% | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 97.8% | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 97.4% | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 96.6% | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 97.8% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 98.4% | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 98.4% | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 98.7% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 98.7% | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 98.4% | 0.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Citroën DS, launched on 19 August 2026.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Citroën DS. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroën DS | 368 | −3.2% | 195 | 878 | Petrol |
| Citroën C3 | 250,311 | −1.3% | 13,474 | 28 | Petrol |
| Citroën C4 | 171,933 | −5.9% | 13,112 | 47 | Diesel |
| Citroën C1 | 151,025 | −4.4% | 6,490 | 56 | Petrol |
| Citroën DS3 | 60,578 | −7.5% | 3,817 | 128 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 563 DS records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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