MINI COOPER vs RENAULT CLIO
Both the MINI COOPER and the RENAULT CLIO are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 563,544 MINI COOPERs versus 384,199 RENAULT CLIOs still on UK roads. That makes the RENAULT CLIO the rarer of the two — there are about 1.5× as many MINI COOPERs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the MINI COOPER is rising (+2.0%) while the RENAULT CLIO is falling (-3.0%).
Survivors over time
MINI COOPER RENAULT CLIO
MINI COOPER
Common
563,544
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 10,942 (+2.0%) yr/yr
Peak 563,544 (2026 Q2)
523,667 licensed · 39,877 SORN
RENAULT CLIO
Common
384,199
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 11,893 (-3.0%) yr/yr
Peak 644,451 (2014 Q3)
326,654 licensed · 57,545 SORN
Head to head
| MINI COOPER | RENAULT CLIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 563,544 | 384,199 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 523,667 | 326,654 |
| SORN (off-road) | 39,877 | 57,545 |
| Peak | 563,544 (2026 Q2) | 644,451 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 10,942 (+2.0%) yr/yr | ▼ 11,893 (-3.0%) yr/yr |
MINI COOPER vs RENAULT CLIO — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MINI COOPER or the RENAULT CLIO?
The RENAULT CLIO is rarer: 384,199 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 563,544 of the MINI COOPER.
How many MINI COOPER are left compared to the RENAULT CLIO?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 563,544 MINI COOPER and 384,199 RENAULT CLIO still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.