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.

What insurance group is the Honda Civic Type R in?

The Honda Civic Type R sits in insurance group 30 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.

Is the Honda Civic Type R reliable?

Our reliability score for the Honda Civic Type R is 74 out of 100 (good), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 91% at the reference age.

What economy does the Honda Civic Type R get?

Expect roughly around 35 mpg combined for a typical Honda Civic Type R, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.

What are the common problems on the Honda Civic Type R?

On the Honda Civic Type R, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Brakes and Driver's view. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.

Is the Honda Civic Type R reliable?

The Honda Civic Type R scores 74/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 92% of the cars we track. That is computed from 6,963 real DVSA MOT test results.

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 £33,150–£40,250). 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 30 of 50 — the middle 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 most common age-related issues we track for 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 35 mpg combined, £195 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.

Ranked #170 car in the UK · Hot hatch · 2,080 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.

Body: Hot hatch
Years: 2018–2026
Fuel: Petrol
Economy: 35 mpg
Insurance: Group 35

The short version

54/100

Forecourt score

Value 70 · Reliability 54 · Insurance 22

The Honda Civic Type R holds its value well and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is good, 74 out of 100, ahead of 54% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 70% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20). Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

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

Year of registration2023

20182026

Mileage on the clock20,640 mi

0Expected: 20,640180k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Region

Remembered as you browse other cars.

Know the registration?

Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.

Estimated market value

£36,700

Range £31,400 – £42,400

medium confidence

When new (2023)£51,500Age-based value£32,960Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region-£7Market calibration+£5,697Forecourt price£38,650Private sale£34,750Part-exchange£30,600

Holdthis 3-year-old

Fair value — depreciation is moderating.

At 20,640 miles it’s well above the ~16,919 typical for a 3-year-old.

Seen one for sale?

That’s a lot of miles for the age. One nearer the typical 16,919 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.

Marker = your selection
Dashed = mileage either side

What it costs to own

Over

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

£20,032

Per year

£4,006

All-in per mile

£0.58

Fuel per mile

19.9p

If a company carAround £709/mo Benefit-in-Kind tax at the 40% rate (£355/mo at 20%) — 37% band

Depreciation£3,644

Fuel / energy£6,848

Servicing£1,765

Road tax£975

Insurance£6,800

If you're a company-car driver

At 37% BIK, a 40% taxpayer would pay about £709/month in company-car tax (£355/month at 20%) — on top of the running costs above. Full BIK table below for context.

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 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 70%

Reliabilitybetter than 54%

Fuel economybetter than 17%

Cheap to insurebetter than 22%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

Petrol

The default choice: lowest purchase price and easy upkeep, at the cost of higher fuel bills than a hybrid.

New price: £34,000
Annual fuel / energy: £1,406
3-yr depreciation: 47%

Watch for

·Carbon build-up on direct-injection engines
·Ignition coils and spark plugs with age
·Cam or wet-belt service where fitted

Diesel

Makes sense for high motorway mileage; less so for short urban hops, where the DPF struggles.

New price: £36,400
Annual fuel / energy: £1,389
3-yr depreciation: 50%

Watch for

·DPF clogging on mostly-short journeys
·EGR valve and turbo wear with mileage
·AdBlue system upkeep on newer engines

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 22/06/2026) · Petrol 153.3p/L, Diesel 172.5p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 30 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.

No-claims bonus3 years

0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+

Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£1,360/ year

Roughly £113 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-25	£3,101	£3,876	£5,039
Age 26-32	£1,618	£1,904	£2,323
Age 33-39Selected	£1,197	£1,360	£1,605
Age 40-49	£1,016	£1,129	£1,309
Age 50+	£906	£1,006	£1,188

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).

Annual mileage6,880 mi/yr

2,000UK avg for this model: 6,88030,000

Routine service

£185

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£210

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£195

Standard rate, post year-one

Fuel

£1,371

35 mpg, £1.49/L

Insurance

£1,360

Age 33-39, group 35

Clean-air zones

⚠ Depends on variant

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£3,321 / year

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%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 20,640 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

Tyres & wheelsWatch now

Typical at under 30k milesCost £80-£500low severityParts high

Recorded in 3.4% of MOT tests under 30k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

BrakesWatch now

Typical at 30k-60k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 1.5% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewWatch now

Typical at 30k-60k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 0.8% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at 60k-100k milesCost £15-£120low severityParts high

Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 60k-100k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

EmissionsWatch now

Typical at 30k-60k milesCost £150-£800medium severityParts high

Recorded in 0.4% of MOT tests 30k-60k miles — from 6,807 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Identification & otherWatch now

Typical at under 30k milesCost £20-£150low severityParts high

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 6,963 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

93.1% at 3yr → 63.6% at 24yr

A 3-year-old Civic Type R passes its MOT 93.1% of the time; by 24 years that has slipped to 63.6%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

2%of 25-year-old examples are still taxed and on the road — a useful read on how well the model lasts.

From 59 vehicles registered in 2001.

Survival by registration year

2% of 2001 cars still on the road

Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.

What’s on the road

The fuel-type split of every Civic Type R currently MOT’d in the UK. From 3,277 vehicles.

Petrol 84.0%
Other 15.8%

Common MOT failures by mileage

The defect categories this Civic Type R fails on most often, and how the failure rate climbs as the miles add up — from the same DVSA test records.

Category	0-30k	30-60k	60-100k	100k+
Tyres & wheels	3%	3%	—	—
Brakes	1%	2%	—	—
Driver's view	1%	1%	—	—
Lighting & signalling	—	—	—	—
Emissions	—	—	—	—
Identification & other	—	—	—	—

Share of MOT tests in each mileage band with at least one defect in that category. The peak band for each is highlighted.

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.

2 yr27,159
3 yr16,919
4 yr22,184
5 yr27,823
6 yr31,868
7 yr70,433
8 yr68,727
9 yr72,928
10 yr80,866
11 yr88,590
12 yr92,611
13 yr97,987

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records (ages with at least 10 tests shown).

Reliability

74/ 100

Good

Composite of MOT pass rate, defect prevalence and cohort survival from 6,807 tests — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

91%first-time pass rate

92th 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.UK

Opens 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

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

Common questions

Honda Civic Type R, answered

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.
What insurance group is the Honda Civic Type R in?: The Honda Civic Type R sits in insurance group 30 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.
Is the Honda Civic Type R reliable?: Our reliability score for the Honda Civic Type R is 74 out of 100 (good), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 91% at the reference age.
What economy does the Honda Civic Type R get?: Expect roughly around 35 mpg combined for a typical Honda Civic Type R, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.
What are the common problems on the Honda Civic Type R?: On the Honda Civic Type R, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Brakes and Driver's view. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.

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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 74/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 92% of the cars we track. That is computed from 6,963 real DVSA MOT test results.
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 £33,150–£40,250). 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 30 of 50 — the middle 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 most common age-related issues we track for 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 35 mpg combined, £195 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.

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.