RENAULT · RENAULT 5 · Cars
RENAULT 5 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 19,490 RENAULT 5s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 13,669 (234.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 19,490 on the road.
Rarer than 12% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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 Q2, 19,490 RENAULT 5 were still registered in the UK — 16,589 licensed and on the road, plus 2,901 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 5 rare?
The RENAULT 5 is common, with 19,490 still on the road, making it rarer than 12% of the 2,315 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 13,669 (234.8%).
What fuel do most RENAULT 5 use?
Most RENAULT 5 run on electric — about 82% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, diesel.
When did the RENAULT 5 peak?
The RENAULT 5 peaked at 19,490 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.