CITROEN · CITROEN DS21 · Cars
CITROEN DS21 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 60 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the DS21
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 DS21 — questions & answers
How many CITROEN DS21 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 60 CITROEN DS21 were still registered in the UK — 43 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CITROEN DS21 rare?
The CITROEN DS21 is genuinely rare, with only 60 left, making it rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the CITROEN DS21 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CITROEN DS21 on UK roads rose by 2 (3.4%).
What fuel do most CITROEN DS21 use?
Most CITROEN DS21 run on petrol — about 92% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the CITROEN DS21 peak?
The CITROEN DS21 peaked at 64 registered in 2016 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.