£14,000 - £18,000
1973 Citroën DS20 Pallas Saloon
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 818
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1955 Citroen DS20 Pallas, a benchmark of French luxury motoring. It features a semi-automatic transmission, a 1,985cc engine, and a Gris Palladium exterior with a Tabac leather interior, and has been maintained by marque specialists.
While showing 58,000km, it's likely higher, and subtle upgrades like a pre-1970 steering wheel have been added, suggesting a well-cared-for classic with some signs of use.
Condition
7
Original interior, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
4722503
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
DBY 796M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Designed by the Italian sculptor Flaminio Bertoni, the DS became instantly recognisable for its aerodynamic, futuristic shape and groundbreaking technology, most famously its hydropneumatic, self-levelling suspension
Introduced in 1955 and developed over two decades, the DS arguably reached its peak with the DS20 and DS23 in Pallas specification, long regarded as benchmarks of French luxury motoring
This 1,985cc DS20 Pallas is finished in Gris Palladium (AC108B) with a painted roof and original Tabac leather interior, complemented by a removable matching front central armrest.
Left-hand drive and fitted with the semi-automatic transmission, it combines style, comfort and usability
Imported from France in the early 2000s, showing 58,000km (likely higher) and retaining its original interior
Maintained by marque specialists during current ownership, with invoices exceeding £15,000 including a recent service
Subtle upgrades include the elegant, pre-1970 single-spoke steering wheel
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Points of note
£9,189
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,790
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,471
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 01 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
60,085 miles
Registration Date
1973-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 02 2024 with 60,085 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2018 with 50,376 miles
Failed
On Aug 25 2018 with 50,376 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Aug 08 2018 with 50,362 kilometers
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Passed
On Jan 06 2012 with 50,306 miles
Failed
On Jan 05 2012 with 50,306 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Jan 05 2011 with 50,263 kilometers
Passed
On Jan 05 2010 with 50,158 miles
Passed
On Nov 12 2008 with 50,000 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Nov 02 2007 with 48,931 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Oct 11 2007 with 48,905 kilometers
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Passed
On Sep 25 2006 with 45,284 miles
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