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CITROEN PALLAS Ultra-rare

As of 2025 Q4, 12 CITROEN PALLASs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. 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 PALLAS is rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.

CITROEN PALLAS car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Klugschnacker / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
12
9 licensed3 SORN
■ 0 (0.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 12 in 2024 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 3 6 9 12 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 12 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 12 on the road today
Petrol 92%Diesel 8%

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 PALLAS

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 PALLAS — questions & answers

How many CITROEN PALLAS are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 12 CITROEN PALLAS were still registered in the UK — 9 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the CITROEN PALLAS rare?

The CITROEN PALLAS is genuinely rare, with only 12 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the CITROEN PALLAS increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of CITROEN PALLAS on UK roads held steady.

What fuel do most CITROEN PALLAS use?

Most CITROEN PALLAS run on petrol — about 92% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the CITROEN PALLAS peak?

The CITROEN PALLAS peaked at 12 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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