Enthusiast · 2021–2026
Honda Civic — FL1/FL4 (non Type R)
Estimated cost to land a Honda Civic FL1/FL4 (non Type R) in the UK, registered and ready for the road — based on 84 recent results from Japanese dealer auctions, grade 3.5 or better.
- Built
- 2021–2026
- Auction results
- 84
- Mileage bands
- 2
- Data updated
- 5 October 2026
Typical figure weighted across all mileage bands. Range runs from the cheapest band’s lower quarter to the dearest band’s upper quarter.
Estimated UK landed cost
By mileage
Each row is a group of recent auction results for this generation. “Typical” is the middle result; low and high mark the cheaper and dearer quarters, so about half of recent cars landed between them.
| Mileage band | Typical year | Typical miles | Typical grade | Low | Typical | High | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–30k miles | 2023 | 14,000 | 4.5 | £19,250 | £20,400 | £23,200 | 66 |
| 30k–60k miles | 2022 | 39,000 | 4 | £16,450 | £17,300 | £17,950 | 18 |
Estimate Excludes our service fee. Grades are explained below. Fewer results means a less certain estimate.
Compared with UK prices
We don’t have enough comparable UK adverts for this generation to make a reliable comparison yet, so we haven’t shown one.
Worked example
What’s included in this estimate
Here is how we reach the typical figure for the most common group in recent results: a 2023 car with about 14,000 miles (0k–30k miles). We work backwards from that estimate to the winning bid, then add every cost in order.
- Exchange rate
- £1 ≈ ¥208
- Rate date
- 2 October 2026
- Car’s age
- About 3 years
- Duty / VAT
- 0% / 20%
Exchange rates move daily. A weaker pound makes every car dearer, and the reverse.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winning auction bid About ¥2,583,000, converted at £1 ≈ ¥208 | £12,398 |
| Japan-side costs Auction fees, transport to the port and export paperwork — ¥128,000 | £614 |
| Sea shipping and insurance Japan to a UK port | £1,800 |
| Customs value Car, Japan-side costs and shipping | £14,813 |
| Import duty 0% with proof of Japanese origin (10% without) | £0 |
| Import VAT 20% of the customs value plus duty | £2,963 |
| UK port handling and customs clearance Unloading, port charges and clearance | £450 |
| Vehicle approval test and modifications Cars under 10 years old need a vehicle approval test — this one is about 3 years old | £900 |
| First registration fee Paid when the car is first registered in the UK | £55 |
| Number plates and preparation UK plates, cleaning and basic checks | £250 |
| Contingency 5% of everything above | £972 |
| Estimated landed cost Rounded to the nearest £50. Lines are rounded, so they may not add up exactly. | £20,400 |
Not included
- Our service fee — confirmed in writing before you commit
- Insurance, vehicle tax and fuel
- Repairs or upgrades beyond basic preparation, unless agreed with you
Glossary
Auction grades
Every car at a Japanese dealer auction is inspected and given an overall grade, plus a letter for the interior. Scales vary a little between auctions, so treat this as a guide. This price guide only counts cars graded 3.5 or better. A figure such as 4.25 is a middle value that falls between two grades.
The grade is a useful first filter, not the whole story — where it’s available, our export partner in Japan can also inspect the car before the auction.
- 6 or S
- As new, usually with very low mileage.
- 5
- Excellent — close to new condition.
- 4.5
- Very good, with very few marks for its age and mileage.
- 4
- Good, with light marks or wear in keeping with its age.
- 3.5
- Fair — more visible marks, small dents or wear. May need some cosmetic work.
- 3 and below
- Noticeable wear or damage. Not included in this guide.
- R or RA
- Repaired accident damage. Not included in this guide.
- Interior A to E
- A is excellent, E is poor.
Honda Civic
Other generations
- EU/ES (non Type R) 2000–2004 typically £5,900
- FD1/FD3 saloon (1.8 / hybrid) 2005–2010 typically £5,400
- FD2/FN2 Type R 2007–2010 typically £13,450
- FK7/FC1 (non Type R) 2017–2021 typically £12,350
- FK8 Type R 2017–2021 typically £24,400
- FL5 Type R 2022–2026 typically £35,000
Want one?
Tell us your budget, mileage and must-haves for a Honda Civic FL1/FL4 (non Type R). We’ll search Japanese dealer auctions with our export partner and send you real cars with a written quote — no obligation.