Is the Renault 5 reliable?

The Renault 5 has an average MOT pass rate of 89% across 1 years, based on 53 tests in 2026. That's 7 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1990 with a 89% pass rate.

Which year Renault 5 is best?

The 1990 Renault 5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 1990 model has the lowest at 89%. There's a 0 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Renault 5

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

Avg Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests

Best Year

1990 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Renault 5

The Renault 5 has been tested 53 times in 2026 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.