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RENAULT 6 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 24 RENAULT 6s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 33 in 2014 Q3 — only 73% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 9 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (9.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the RENAULT 6 is rarer than 72% 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 24 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 6
The Renault 6 or R6 is a C-segment small family car, manufactured and marketed by French automaker Renault from 1968 to 1986. The Renault 6 used the Renault 4's platform, initially including its small 845 cc (51.6 cu in) engine, but its five-door hatchback body was larger and more modern. Visually it resembled the larger D-segment Renault 16. The Renault 6 was launched at the 1968 Paris Motor Show, and was intended as an upmarket alternative to the 20 cm (8 in) shorter R4; and the R6 aimed to compete with the Citroën Ami 6 and the just launched Citroën Dyane (both based on the Citroën 2CV, being...
RENAULT 6 — questions & answers
How many RENAULT 6 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 24 RENAULT 6 were still registered in the UK — 13 licensed and on the road, plus 11 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the RENAULT 6 rare?
The RENAULT 6 is genuinely rare, with only 24 left, making it rarer than 72% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the RENAULT 6 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of RENAULT 6 on UK roads rose by 2 (9.1%).
What fuel do most RENAULT 6 use?
Most RENAULT 6 run on petrol — about 92% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the RENAULT 6 peak?
The RENAULT 6 peaked at 33 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.