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CITROEN ID Ultra-rare

As of 2025 Q4, 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. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (1.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the CITROEN ID is rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.

CITROEN ID car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Klugschnacker / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
90
55 licensed35 SORN
▲ 1 (+1.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 91 in 2025 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 23 46 68 91 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 90 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 60% of the 2,408 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 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...

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

CITROEN ID — questions & answers

How many CITROEN ID are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 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 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the CITROEN ID increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of CITROEN ID on UK roads rose 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.

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