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RENAULT 15 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 22 RENAULT 15s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 27 in 2014 Q3 — only 81% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 5 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (10.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the RENAULT 15 is rarer than 74% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 22 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 74% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 15
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...
RENAULT 15 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 15 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 22 RENAULT 15 were still registered in the UK — 11 licensed and on the road, plus 11 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 15 rare?
The RENAULT 15 is genuinely rare, with only 22 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 15 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 15 on UK roads rose by 2 (10.0%).
What fuel do most RENAULT 15 use?
Most RENAULT 15 run on petrol — about 91% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RENAULT 15 peak?
The RENAULT 15 peaked at 27 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.