RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Renault R5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,542 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,542 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Renault R5 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and suspension.
75%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 75% of peers
+13.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,542 tests · fleet 61%
75%
Where the R5 fails
Suspension97
Brakes96
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on tyres, suspension, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older Renault R5 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Renault R5 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Renault R5 models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Renault R5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Renault R5 holds up well for its age: 75% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Renault R5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Renault R5 in 2024: 13 years and older, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Renault R5 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Renault R5 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other Renault models
Check a Renault R5’s full history