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Honda Civic Type R (EK9)

1997–2000

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  • Lowest price

    £10,800

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £14,587

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £18,373

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Honda Civic Type R

Based on 3 verified auction results

No signal yet

£14,974

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 4 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Honda Civic Type R remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

7

Cars

SORN

11

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Honda Civic Type R EK9 is trading at a median of £14,974 in the UK market, though the limited transaction sample—just two sales tracked over the past 12 months—makes firm pricing signals difficult to establish. With only three total sales on record, the market remains extremely thin and price discovery remains challenging for both buyers and sellers.

This generation sits in the appreciating classic category, reflecting its status as a foundational hot hatch that has gained collector recognition over time. The moderate desirability score and collectible classification suggest the model has crossed into enthusiast territory, though it remains outside the top tier of Japanese performance vehicles sought by serious collectors.

The complete absence of active listings underscores the illiquid nature of this market segment. Once an EK9 appears for sale, it typically moves quickly given the scarcity of available examples, but opportunities remain infrequent enough that patience is required for both acquisition and exit strategies.

Without reliable mileage data across the transaction set, condition variation may play an outsized role in individual pricing. Given the age of these cars and their motorsport heritage, examples with documented service history and lower mileage command meaningful premiums over average counterparts.

The thin sales history and illiquid market mean projections for the next three to five years carry substantial uncertainty. Any meaningful price trajectory would likely depend on broader trends in classic Japanese performance vehicles and shifts in collector appetite for the 1990s hot hatch segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£14,974
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed7
  • SORN'd (off-road)11
  • Total in DVLA records18
  • All Honda Civic Type Rs923
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£14,587
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£10,800 – £18,373
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • £18,373

    Collecting Cars · 25 Feb 2026

  • £10,800

    Collecting Cars · 27 Jun 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.