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RENAULT 5 Uncommon

RENAULT 5 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Charlie from United Kingdom / CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
3,466
546 licensed2,920 SORN
▼ 6 (-0.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 3,891 in 2014 Q3 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 973 1,946 2,918 3,891 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,466).

Rarer than 23% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 3,466 on the road today
Petrol 99%Diesel 1%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.

About the 5

The Renault 5 is a supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1972 to 1996 over two generations. It is a hatchback with either three or five doors and seating for five passengers. The first generation (also known as the R5 or Le Car), which was made from 1972 to 1985, has a front mid-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The second generation (also known as the Super 5 or Supercinq), which was produced from 1984 to 1996, has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The R5 was marketed in the United States and Canada as Le Car, from 1976 until 1983. Renault marketed a four-door...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

RENAULT 5 — questions & answers

How many RENAULT 5 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 3,466 RENAULT 5 were still registered in the UK — 546 licensed and on the road, plus 2,920 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the RENAULT 5 rare?

The RENAULT 5 is uncommon, with 3,466 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the RENAULT 5 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of RENAULT 5 on UK roads fell by 6 (0.2%).

What fuel do most RENAULT 5 use?

Most RENAULT 5 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the RENAULT 5 peak?

The RENAULT 5 peaked at 3,891 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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