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Renault 5

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 53 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests

53

Best Year

1990 (89%)

Years Covered

1

How reliable is the Renault 5?

vs national average+7% (82% avg)
vs Renault brand average+9% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Renault 5 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199089%5377,060 mi

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About the Renault 5

The Renault 5 has been tested 53 times in 2024 MOT data across 1 model years (1990 to 1990), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 53 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 0 point spread, the 5 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the 5 performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Renault range.

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