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RENAULT 15 Ultra-rare

As of 2025 Q4, 21 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 78% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the RENAULT 15 is rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.

RENAULT 15 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Charlie from United Kingdom / CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
21
11 licensed10 SORN
■ 0 (0.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 27 in 2014 Q3 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 7 14 20 27 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 21 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 21 on the road today
Petrol 90%Diesel 10%

Trend

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

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

RENAULT 15 — questions & answers

How many RENAULT 15 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 21 RENAULT 15 were still registered in the UK — 11 licensed and on the road, plus 10 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 21 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the RENAULT 15 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of RENAULT 15 on UK roads held steady.

What fuel do most RENAULT 15 use?

Most RENAULT 15 run on petrol — about 90% 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.

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