2004 HONDA CIVIC (EP3) TYPE R - 34,904 MILES

KEY FACTS

• This Honda Civic Type R is an impressive Japanese hot hatch, offered with very low mileage and in wonderfully original condition.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.0-litre inline-four VTEC engine, which generates 197bhp at 7,400rpm, and drives the front wheels through a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission.
• The car has recently been treated to refurbishment of the underside, also benefiting from a solid service history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Civic remains in the factory specification of Satin Silver Metallic paint and two-tone black and grey fabric seats, with red stitching and headrest accents.
• It rides on a set of original 17-inch alloy wheels, which are currently shod with Bridgestone Potenza tyres.
• The car is original and unmodified with factory and OEM parts throughout.
• It will be accompanied by its original owner’s manuals, service book and toolkit, along with a folder containing over 35 maintenance invoices.
• The appropriate Civic Type R registration ‘C7 CTR’ is included in the sale.

CONDITION

• There has been no known bodywork damage. The seller also reports that the car has not suffered from any of the common rust, with the typically vulnerable areas such as rear arches, lower sills and rear underfloor still in great shape and original.
• Its original paintwork is in excellent overall condition, with only a few very small flaws on the wing mirror caps and boot lid. As can be appreciated in the photo gallery, it has received notable cosmetic attention to ensure it presents superbly.
• Exterior trims such as badges are as-new with no fading or delamination of the plastic finishes. The factory side skirt decals are also original and in very good order, and the headlights are crystal clear and undamaged.
• In the cabin, there is some minor wear to the outer driver’s bolster, but the two-tone seats are otherwise in great shape. Some surface wear is also visible on the steering wheel, but this does not detract from the impressive original interior.
• All of the electrics are in good working order.
• The most recent MOT test was on 11 September 2021 at 34,903 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• In June 2021, the car underwent an extensive underside refresh, using parts from Honda Direct, Tegiwa, RHD Performance, and Cox Motor Parts. 
• Technicians installed an exhaust fitting kit with new bolts and springs, a Honda fuel tank heat shield, OEM engine bay bolts and washers, Brembo front and rear brake discs, new brake callipers, a Goodridge braided brake line set, Honda brake pads and backing plates.
• The car also received a new auxiliary belt, an OEM valve cover gasket, OEM registration plates, new wiper blades, Honda rear anti-roll bar bushes, a six-speed gear knob and replacement badges.
• Its most recent service was in December 2020 at 33,333 miles, where technicians at JDT Tuning in Kent replaced the engine oil and filter.

Service history:

• 30/05/2004 - 7,250 miles - Colliers Honda
• 17/05/2005 - 10,100 miles - Colliers Honda
• 18/03/2006 - 15,176 miles - Colliers Honda
• 24/02/2007 - 16,566 miles - Brindley Honda
• 16/12/2008 - 19,206 miles - Brindley Honda
• 22/04/2010 - 20,546 miles - John Weldon Group Honda
• 18/06/2013 - 25,612 miles - John Weldon Group Honda
• 10/04/2018 - 28,308 miles - Norton Way Honda
• 09/12/2020 - 33,333 miles - JDT Tuning

SUMMARY

This Honda Civic (EP3) Type R is a low-mileage, wonderfully original example of the beloved modern classic hot hatch, with a solid maintenance history and extensive recent refurbishment. It would make an exciting weekend toy for any enthusiast, and a smart addition to any collection of contemporary performance heroes.

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