Hatchback · 2012–2017

HondaCivic

Mk9 is practical with a huge boot for the class. Type R (FK2) is the unicorn; Sport and SR cover most used ads.

Best for: Reliability-led hatch buyers; Type R hunters separately.

Indicative running costs ~£2,094–£2,936 / year

Power: 142 hp
Economy: 42–50 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Often 215/55 R16 – 235/45 R17 (Type R wider)

Tyre pressure (cold)

Typically ~32–36 PSI cold (door sticker)

Engine oil

1.8 i-VTEC often 0W-20 / 5W-30 Honda; 1.0/1.5 VTEC Turbo per handbook

Oil capacity

About 3.5–4.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Honda Civic at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£2,094–£2,936 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£1055/yr @ 50 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£240–£400 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

9 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
S / SE 1.8 i-VTEC Mk9 staple. 1.8 i-VTEC · 42–50 mpg	1.8 i-VTEC	142 hp	42–50 mpg	~£195*
ES / EX / EX GT Higher kit. 1.8 i-VTEC · 42–48 mpg	1.8 i-VTEC	142 hp	42–48 mpg	~£195*
1.6 i-DTEC Economy king. 1.6 diesel · 60–70 mpg	1.6 diesel	120 hp	60–70 mpg	~£195*
Sport / SR (Mk10) Later turbo Civics. 1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo · 40–50 mpg	1.0 / 1.5 VTEC Turbo	129–182 hp	40–50 mpg	~£195*
Prestige / EX (Mk10) Top mainstream trim. 1.5 VTEC Turbo · 40–48 mpg	1.5 VTEC Turbo	182 hp	40–48 mpg	~£195*
Type R FK2 Track weapon — GT / Championship White etc. 2.0 VTEC Turbo · 30–35 mpg	2.0 VTEC Turbo	310 hp	30–35 mpg	~£195+*
Type R FK8 Gt / Limited Edition — PPI essential. 2.0 VTEC Turbo · 30–35 mpg	2.0 VTEC Turbo	316–320 hp	30–35 mpg	~£195+*
Type R FL5 Latest gen. 2.0 VTEC Turbo · 30–34 mpg	2.0 VTEC Turbo	324 hp	30–34 mpg	~£195+*
Civic Estate / Tourer Mk9 wagon. 1.8 / 1.6 · 45–65 mpg	1.8 / 1.6	120–142 hp	45–65 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.8 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeOften 215/55 R16 – 235/45 R17 (Type R wider)

Tyre pressureTypically ~32–36 PSI cold (door sticker)

Oil1.8 i-VTEC often 0W-20 / 5W-30 Honda; 1.0/1.5 VTEC Turbo per handbook

Oil capacityAbout 3.5–4.5 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used Civic

1Type R: HRC history and overheating checks
2Air-con condenser stone damage common
3Confirm VTEC vs later VTEC Turbo gens

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Air-conditioning condenser and compressor failures
Clutch hydraulic cylinder leaks
Rear brake caliper seize

Honda Civic FAQs

Is a used Honda Civic expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£2,094–£2,936 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Honda Civic need?

Typically ~32–36 PSI cold (door sticker). Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Honda Civic take?

1.8 i-VTEC often 0W-20 / 5W-30 Honda; 1.0/1.5 VTEC Turbo per handbook. Capacity is About 3.5–4.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Honda Civic problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Air-conditioning condenser and compressor failures; Clutch hydraulic cylinder leaks. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Honda Civic ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Honda manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN