RENAULT · RENAULT 5 · Cars
RENAULT 5 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 3,489 RENAULT 5s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3,891 in 2014 Q3 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 402 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 41 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 85% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,489).
Rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
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...
RENAULT 5 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 3,489 RENAULT 5 were still registered in the UK — 539 licensed and on the road, plus 2,950 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 5 rare?
The RENAULT 5 is uncommon, with 3,489 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 5 on UK roads rose by 41 (1.2%).
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.