Ranked #237 car in the UK · Hot hatch · 167 units sold last year
Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R (FK8 to 2021, FL5 2023 on) is the front-wheel-drive hot-hatch benchmark - a turbocharged, track-honed Civic that repeatedly set Nurburgring front-drive records. Famous for its slick manual gearbox, sharp chassis and everyday usability, it's as happy commuting as lapping a circuit. The wild FK8 and more mature FL5 are both modern classics, and both hold their value strongly.
How these figures are sourced — the valuation is anchored to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). Reliability, mileage and variant data are real DVSA MOT records. Dimensions, tyre sizes and costs, servicing figures and the insurance group are segment-level estimates rather than sourced per car, and are being replaced model by model.
- Body
- Hot hatch
- Years
- 2018–2026
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Economy
- 34 mpg
- Insurance
- Group 35
combined
The short version
The Honda Civic Type R is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is excellent — an MOT score of 82/100, ahead of 92% of the cars we track.
Pick your version
Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.
Fuel
Petrol · 1996cc
Power
329 ps
Drivetrain
FWD
Cam drive
Chain
Quoted MPG
34 mpg
Current Type-R (FL5, 2022-). 2.0 K20C1 turbo, 329 PS, manual only, FWD with helical LSD. Chain-driven Honda. Probably the last great manual-only hot hatch.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.
Remembered as you browse other cars.
Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.
Estimated market value
How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.£36,700
Range £30,850 – £43,000
medium confidence
Fair value — depreciation is moderating.
At 20,640 miles it’s well above the ~16,991 typical for a 3-year-old.
Seen one for sale?
That’s a lot of miles for the age. One nearer the typical 16,991 miles would hold its value better.
A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.
The depreciation curve
How a 2023-registration Honda Civic Type R loses value over time.
What it costs to own
Based on the 2023 car with 20,640 miles you entered above — worth about £36,700 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 6,880 miles a year.
5-year total
£33,283
Per year
£6,657
All-in per mile
£0.97
Fuel per mile
23.2p
Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.
How it compares
Where this car ranks against the 268 vehicles in our index — higher is better.
Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.
Estimated insurance
Group 35 of 50 (upper-mid — pricier to insure) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39
£970/ year
Roughly £81 per month
Typical
Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-25 | £2,212 | £2,765 | £3,594 |
| Age 26-32 | £1,154 | £1,358 | £1,657 |
| Age 33-39Selected | £854 | £970 | £1,145 |
| Age 40-49 | £725 | £805 | £934 |
| Age 50+ | £646 | £718 | £847 |
How we estimate this
Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Expected annual costs
Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).
Routine service
£185
Annual main-dealer service
Major service
£210
Every 2 years, annualised
Road tax
£200
Standard rate, post year-one
Fuel
£1,596
34 mpg, £1.73/L
Insurance
£970
Age 33-39, group 35
Clean-air zones
⚠ Depends on variantBased on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.
Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).
Unexpected costs
What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.
0-30k miles
£80
per year · low risk
30-60k miles
£240
per year · low risk
60-100k miles
£520
per year · medium risk
100k+ miles
£900
per year · high risk
Tyres
225/40 R18 · 235/35 R19
What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.
Budget
£300
set of 4, fitted · £60 per tyre
Mid-range
£440
set of 4, fitted · £95 per tyre
Premium
£620
set of 4, fitted · £140 per tyre
What to fit
Optional extras worth paying for
Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.
| Option | New cost | Added used value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
Tow bar (factory-fit) Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it. | £650 | £450 | 69% |
Parking sensors & reversing camera Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns. | £500 | £300 | 60% |
Heated seats / cold-weather pack | £450 | £200 | 44% |
Metallic or premium paint Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk. | £600 | £200 | 33% |
Panoramic / opening roof | £1,100 | £350 | 32% |
Larger alloy wheels | £700 | £200 | 29% |
What fails at MOT
Recorded in DVSA MOT test data for this model, not owner reports. Ordered against 20,640 miles.
Watch now
Failure typically happens around your current mileage.
Upcoming
Typically happens at a higher mileage than yours.
Already due
Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.
Tyres & wheelsWatch now
Recorded in 3.4% of MOT tests under 30k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
BrakesWatch now
Recorded in 1.5% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Driver's viewWatch now
Recorded in 0.8% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Lighting & signallingUpcoming
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 60k-100k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
EmissionsWatch now
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
Identification & otherWatch now
Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests under 30k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.
"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.
MOT outlook
How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 7,728 real DVSA test records.
MOT pass rate by age
A 3-year-old Civic Type R passes its MOT 93% of the time; by 23 years that has slipped to 87.1%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.
Longevity
From 54 vehicles registered in 2018.
What’s on the road
The fuel-type split of every Civic Type R with MOT history in the DVSA record. From 3,661 vehicles tested at least once - not the number on the road today, which is lower.
- Petrol 84.6%
- Other 15.2%
What fails at the first MOT
The defect categories a Civic Type R registered 2020–2023 fails on at its first MOT, from 607 first tests. Every car here is the same age and the same generation, so these are the faults that show up first - not the wear a high-mileage older example collects.
- Tyres & wheels4.1%
- Brakes1.2%
- Identification & other0.3%
- Driver's view0.2%
- Emissions0.2%
Share of first MOT tests recording at least one defect in that category. DVSA test-item categories, not parts: “Driver’s view” covers mirrors, wipers and glass.
Typical mileage by age
The average odometer reading for a Civic Type R at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.
- 3 yr16,991
- 4 yr23,083
- 5 yr28,842
- 6 yr37,425
- 7 yr51,248
- 8 yr61,012
- 9 yr69,237
- 10 yr78,648
- 11 yr87,890
- 12 yr92,305
- 13 yr98,392
- 14 yr102,968
Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records. Ages below three are not shown: the first MOT is due at three years, so the few cars tested earlier are a self-selected minority rather than a representative sample. Ages with at least 10 tests shown.
Reliability
Excellent
First-MOT pass rate and defect rate for cars registered 2018 onward (607 first tests), with cohort survival — medium confidence.
MOT outlook · age 5 years
92nd percentile — Among the best in the catalogue
Based on 304 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data
Where this car sits in the catalogue
Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models
Things owners say
- 01The six-speed manual and adaptive dampers are the heart of it - one of the great front-drive drivers' cars.
- 02The FL5 tones down the FK8's boy-racer styling for a more grown-up look - largely a matter of taste.
- 03Strong residuals and enthusiast demand; check carefully for track use, modifications and hard driving.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Honda Civic Type R, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Theft risk
A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.
Whole-car theft
Higher
Higher-value cars like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.
Parts theft
Around average
Parts-theft risk is around average — catalytic-converter theft is the main thing to be aware of on any petrol or diesel car.
Worth doing
- Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
- A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.
Clean-air zones
Whether driving a Honda Civic Type R into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.
Charging zones for cars
| City | Area | Daily charge | Likely outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | All of Greater London (within the M25) | £12.50 | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Birmingham | Inside the A4540 Middleway | £8.00 | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Bristol | City centre and part of the Portway | £9.00 | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Glasgow | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Edinburgh | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Aberdeen | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
| Dundee | City centre | — | Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4. |
Zones that don't charge private cars
- Bath — City centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
- Bradford — Outer ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
- Sheffield — Inside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
- Newcastle & Gateshead — City centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
- Portsmouth — Part of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).
Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.
Company car tax
What HMRC's Benefit-in-Kind charge looks like if you ran this Honda Civic Type R as a company car, by tax year and income-tax band. Calculated from a CO₂ of 186 g/km, using £57,500 as the P11D value.
| Tax year | BIK % | Tax @ 20% | Tax @ 40% | Monthly @ 20% | Monthly @ 40% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37% | £4,255 | £8,510 | £355 | £709 |
| 2026-27 | 37% | £4,255 | £8,510 | £355 | £709 |
| 2027-28 | 38% | £4,370 | £8,740 | £364 | £728 |
| 2028-29 | 39% | £4,485 | £8,970 | £374 | £748 |
| 2029-30 | 39% | £4,485 | £8,970 | £374 | £748 |
P11D value is approximated from the latest new price; the exact figure on your tax code will depend on options fitted. The 4% diesel surcharge applies only to non-RDE2 (pre-2021) diesels — we assume RDE2 compliance for current models. Bands and rates from HMRC's Autumn Budget 2024 confirmation through 2029/30.
Servicing & the dealer network
How well-supported Honda is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.
Franchised UK dealers
~130
Large network
Mass-market
Network size relative to the UK's largest (Honda is 2.9% of all franchised outlets)
Servicing, parts and warranty work are easy to find UK-wide, and most independent garages know the brand well — which keeps maintenance competitive.
For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.
Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.
Dimensions & weight
These are segment estimates, not manufacturer figures. 296 of 325 catalogued cars share one of 14 identical dimension sets, so they describe a class rather than this particular car. Sourced figures replace them model by model.
Length
4,350 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
Boot
370–1,200 L
Fuel tank
48 L
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Common questions
Honda Civic Type R, answered from the data
- Is the Honda Civic Type R reliable?
- The Honda Civic Type R scores 82/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 92% of the cars we track. That score uses first-MOT pass rate and defect rate for cars registered 2018 onward (607 first tests), with cohort survival — medium confidence.
- How much does a used Honda Civic Type R cost?
- A 2023 Honda Civic Type R with around 20,640 miles is worth roughly £36,700 today (typical range £32,600–£40,800). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
- How quickly does the Honda Civic Type R depreciate?
- A new Honda Civic Type R typically loses about 36% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
- What insurance group is the Honda Civic Type R?
- The Honda Civic Type R sits in insurance group 35 of 50 — the more expensive end of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
- What goes wrong on a used Honda Civic Type R?
- The parts most often recorded at MOT on the Honda Civic Type R are: tyres & wheels (typically around under 30k miles, £80-£500 to put right); brakes (typically around 30k-60k miles, £150-£500 to put right); driver's view (typically around 30k-60k miles, £60-£300 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
- What does the Honda Civic Type R cost to run?
- Expect around 34 mpg combined on the FL5 Type-R 2.0 VTEC Turbo, £200 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.
- Is the Honda Civic Type R ULEZ compliant?
- Whether a Honda Civic Type R is ULEZ compliant depends on its engine and registration date: petrol from 2006 and diesel from September 2015 generally qualify, and electric versions are always exempt.
Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.