Car statistics
How many Renault 5s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
There were 532 Renault 5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,813 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.7% fewer than the 194,746 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 194,746 |
| 1995 | 184,428 |
| 1996 | 177,619 |
| 1997 | 164,223 |
| 1998 | 149,562 |
| 1999 | 134,548 |
| 2000 | 115,373 |
| 2001 | 96,310 |
| 2002 | 75,264 |
| 2003 | 55,266 |
| 2004 | 39,865 |
| 2005 | 27,701 |
| 2006 | 18,255 |
| 2007 | 12,452 |
| 2008 | 8,365 |
| 2009 | 5,618 |
| 2010 | 3,993 |
| 2011 | 2,917 |
| 2012 | 2,239 |
| 2013 | 1,727 |
| 2014 | 1,394 |
| 2015 | 1,219 |
| 2016 | 1,033 |
| 2017 | 888 |
| 2018 | 789 |
| 2019 | 691 |
| 2020 | 627 |
| 2021 | 583 |
| 2022 | 566 |
| 2023 | 541 |
| 2024 | 524 |
| 2025 | 541 |
| 2026 | 532 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
2 versions of the Renault 5 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Renault 5 GT Turbo | 201 | 1,299 |
| Renault 5 Raider | 20 | 196 |
There were not enough MOT tests of Renault 5s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Registrations of Renault 5s for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 123 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 123 |
| ’02 | 54 |
| ’03 | 34 |
| ’04 | 14 |
| ’05 | 13 |
| ’06 | 7 |
| ’07 | 6 |
| ’08 | 10 |
| ’09 | 3 |
| ’10 | 1 |
| ’11 | 2 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 3 |
| ’16 | 7 |
| ’17 | 5 |
| ’18 | 7 |
| ’19 | 6 |
| ’20 | 3 |
| ’21 | 3 |
| ’22 | 4 |
| ’23 | 4 |
| ’24 | 5 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 546 Renault 5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 75.5% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 13.2% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 412 licensed | 75.5% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 72 licensed | 13.2% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 23 licensed | 4.2% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 14 licensed | 2.6% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 10 licensed | 1.8% |
| Other sizes 15 licensed | 2.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 412 | 75.5% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 72 | 13.2% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 23 | 4.2% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 14 | 2.6% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 10 | 1.8% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 99.3% | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 99.5% | 0.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Renault 5, launched on 7 April 1995.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault 5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault 5 | 532 | +4.1% | 2,813 | 813 | Petrol |
| Renault Clio | 316,262 | −3.5% | 52,228 | 21 | Petrol |
| Renault Captur | 190,387 | +5.0% | 1,611 | 41 | Petrol |
| Renault Megane | 90,154 | −11.2% | 30,807 | 106 | Diesel |
| Renault Kadjar | 65,006 | −1.3% | 736 | 124 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 3,345 5 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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