The 2008 Honda Civic Type R Race AC is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 135,000 km, with an engine output of 148 kW (201 hp). The asking price 14,000 € is about 69% (5,700 €) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price 8,300 €, based on 217 comparable cars. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes. Cars of the same brand account for 4.8 % of all cars first used in 2008 (5,245 cars), the 8th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 348 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 414 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 159 € per month, and the original tyre size is 225/40 R18.

Basic information

Registration number
CHA-690
Mileage
135,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
SHHFN23207U004218
maksimi.fi ID
151312
Nettiauto ID
15895902

Technical details

Power
148 kW / 201 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
6.6 s
Seats
4
Doors
3
CO2 emissions
215 g/km
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 14,000 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 8,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 217 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Honda Civic, 2008) 6,650 €
  • Low mileage +2,990 €
  • Sold by a private seller −1,340 €
  • Market price estimate 8,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

1,782 cars of the Honda CIVIC model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 1,151 defects leading to a failure, or 64.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Brakes 25.1

    448 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 18.2

    325 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  3. Chassis and body 12.4

    221 defects·All cars 10.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

The remaining 13.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,239). Median mileage 217,000 km.

Figures describe the Honda CIVIC model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Nurmijärvi, Uusimaa 5 days for sale
1/8/20263/8/20264/8/20266/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Nätisti pidetty ja ylihuollettu type R myytiin. Viimeisin huolto keväältä jolloin uusittu etu iskarit / jouset normi huollon lisäksi Kesärenkaina ns2r sliksit Kuskilla sparco nelipistevyöt pikalukoilla Tss tuning ilmanotto Brembo, Zimmerman, Fedoro jarrut Muuten vakio

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Honda Civic Type R Race AC cost?

Honda Civic Type R Race AC is for sale at 14,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 8,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 01/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 135,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 35.9 % of Honda CIVIC cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,782 inspections, median mileage 217,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Honda in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 5,245 Honda passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 8th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (80.2 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Honda CIVIC cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, chassis and body. That is 64.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 348 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 225/40 R18.

Where is Honda Civic Type R Race AC located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Nurmijärvi, Uusimaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.