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DS DS3 Common
As of 2025 Q4, 37,155 DS DS3s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 37,649 in 2024 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 494 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 37,155 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the DS3
The DS 3 (formerly known as Citroën DS3 and DS 3 Crossback) is a luxury supermini initially produced by the French automobile manufacturer Citroën and officially launched in January 2010. Positioned below the DS 4, this was the first and entry-level model from the DS premium sub-brand (pronounced déesse, which is French for goddess), which was spun-off in 2016 into DS Automobiles. Originally manufactured as a three-door supermini hatchback with a convertible variation from 2009 to 2019, the second generation became a five-door Crossover SUV, named as DS 3 Crossback from 2018 to 2022.The model...
DS DS3 — questions & answers
How many DS DS3 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 37,155 DS DS3 were still registered in the UK — 36,306 licensed and on the road, plus 849 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DS DS3 rare?
The DS DS3 is common, with 37,155 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the DS DS3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DS DS3 on UK roads fell by 435 (1.2%).
What fuel do most DS DS3 use?
Most DS DS3 run on petrol — about 69% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric, hybrid.
When did the DS DS3 peak?
The DS DS3 peaked at 37,649 registered in 2024 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q2.