CITROEN · CITROEN D SPECIAL · Cars
CITROEN D SPECIAL Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 52 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the D SPECIAL
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...
CITROEN D SPECIAL — questions & answers
How many CITROEN D SPECIAL are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 52 CITROEN D SPECIAL were still registered in the UK — 35 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CITROEN D SPECIAL rare?
The CITROEN D SPECIAL is genuinely rare, with only 52 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the CITROEN D SPECIAL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CITROEN D SPECIAL on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most CITROEN D SPECIAL use?
Most CITROEN D SPECIAL run on petrol — about 96% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, gas (lpg).
When did the CITROEN D SPECIAL peak?
The CITROEN D SPECIAL peaked at 52 registered in 2022 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.