RENAULT · RENAULT 16 · Cars
RENAULT 16 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 83 RENAULT 16s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 89 in 2021 Q1 — only 93% 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 16 is rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 83 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 16
The Renault 16 (R16) is a large family car which was manufactured and marketed over a single generation by French automaker Renault between 1965 and 1980 in Le Havre, France. A five-door hatchback, the 16 was the first French car to win of the European Car of the Year award.
RENAULT 16 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 16 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 83 RENAULT 16 were still registered in the UK — 66 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 16 rare?
The RENAULT 16 is genuinely rare, with only 83 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 16 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 16 on UK roads fell by 5 (5.7%).
What fuel do most RENAULT 16 use?
Most RENAULT 16 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the RENAULT 16 peak?
The RENAULT 16 peaked at 89 registered in 2021 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.