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Honda Civic Hatchback (2000-2005) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £9,895 - £17,450
Used prices £435 - £4,370
Road tax cost £195 - £360
Insurance group 9 - 23
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 407 - 616 miles
Number of doors 3 - 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Great to drive, family-sized interior space, sporty looking Type-S available

CONS

Bland styling, some cheap plastics inside, overly light steering

Written by Dan Harrison Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

This Civic may have been replaced by a snazzier model, but it’s still does the job of being a family car very, very well. It still looks fresh, has a roomy, clever, interior and is fitted with zestful VTEC engines. It’s a popular with used buyers looking for a respectable family car that’s unlikely to let them down. A minor revamp for 2004 gave us quieter interiors and subtly restyled headlights.

Build quality is typical Honda: well engineered and utterly reliable.

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