In-depth reviews

Honda Civic hatchback (2011-2017): owner reviews

"The Honda Civic has an alternative and stylish design and a great reputation for reliability, making it a worthy rival to the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf."

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by Richard Ingram

22 Nov 2016

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Carbuyer Rating

4.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.3 out of 5

Price

£35,005 - £50,650

Reviews

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60%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Suspension (3 cases)
Electrics (5 cases)
Other (8 cases)
Brakes, Other (2 cases)
Gearbox / clutch, Suspension (1 case)
Brakes, Electrics, Gearbox / clutch (1 case)
Engine, Suspension (1 case)
Brakes (2 cases)
Engine (1 case)
Suspension, Other (1 case)

Review 1 of 100

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Lots of toys included are sat nav, AC, distance sensors, reversing camera too many to name. very comfortable to drive, smooth operations and looks really sleek, i love this car, best i've owned

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Well equipped, good satnav and reversing camera, slick gearbox and comfortable to drive long distances. Huge boot. But 1.8 engine is sluggish, runs out of puff too easily, has plenty of flat spots and lacks any torque. To get anywhere on fast roads you have to accelerate to 4000–5000+ revs and use the gears. Fuel consumption started at 32mpg when I got the car at 20,000 miles but is now over 40mpg using only high detergent Shell and BP, despite driving at high revs. Oil consumption is 1 litre per 4,000 miles, which is usual for this engine. The engine is crying out for a turbo or supercharger or 50hp more.

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Fisrt rate

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No problems encountered to date

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GOOD

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no problems

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Excellent

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Yes Green thumbs up

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nevar give eny problem

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Not had any problems with it all since new.

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No Red thumbs down

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Minor elecrical niggle - cruise control won't always start.

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Excellent, one broken fog light in 5 yrs.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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ace

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never broken down, always starts first time, doesn't use any oil or water, very dependable

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Yes Green thumbs up

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In the 6 years I've owned the civic it has never missed a beat.

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No Red thumbs down

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so far 100% relaible, owned 7 Hondas, never let me down

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Has broken down twice in 4 years

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Not had anything wrong with it apart from wear and tear items, tyres etc. Absolute dream!

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Yes Green thumbs up

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no problems

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Uses no oil. Almost nothing has gone wrong except two worn suspension joints. Back brakes rust due to lack of use.

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No Red thumbs down

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NEVER BROKEN DOWN, TYRES STILL GOING AFTER 24K

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Very reliable does what is asked of it

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Yes Green thumbs up

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no concerns

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no problems.

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not one breakdown or failure to start since new. never failed an mot .as reliable as day follows night.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Flawless but blew teh running lights fuse once.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Only one problem with fuel filter. Other than that 60k miles of pain free motoring.

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Generally speaking my car is very reliable

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only repair was the door stays after 2 years fixed under warranty

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No Red thumbs down

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No major problems

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Yes Green thumbs up

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It's a Honda so reliability isn't an issue

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Never had a problem

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Driving this car is very easy and on long trips is a pleaseure to drive.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Brilliant hot hatch. Suspension a bit too had for every day use. Fuel economy could be better

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No Red thumbs down

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Overall very pleased with my car although i do not do high mileage this car has never failed me in the 6 odd years i have owned it

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Yes Green thumbs up

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A great car with a couple of design faults

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Great car

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Comfortable, reliable and with good performance.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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It does most things well. reliability and comfort are its main plus points

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very reliable. Excellent miles per gallon but with power if required. Great versatility with the rear seats being able to be folded down or up.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very nice car, looks good and is well equipped\

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Highly reliable. Great

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Really excellent workhorse - could hardly have been better - really pleased with it. Almost all parts are still original - after over 100k mls - and it has never let us down!

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Good performance, good equipment, practical and stylish Average fuel economy, poor rear visibility, creak and rattles

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No Red thumbs down

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A brilliant little car and i would definately buy another of the same if this shape was still being made.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Everything i expected from a honda reliable and safe

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No Red thumbs down

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Great car for the price i paid

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No Red thumbs down

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Otherthan poor suspension quite happy

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No Red thumbs down

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The civic is comfortable and fun to drive, practical, reliable (to the point of being legendary) and well-spec'd even on the base model. I love it!

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Excellent. The only problem is some restriction in rear view

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Yes Green thumbs up

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It is a pleasure to drive .

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Excellent all round car. Not as well built as my old previous model civic though.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very satisfied but think all round vision could be better.

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No Red thumbs down

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This car is absoloutly excellent, very well made, very decently spec'd, and over all performs fantasticly in every way that a hot hatch should.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Holding up very well considering the high mileage and a great mix of performance and practicality, an amazing engine but all the benefits of a hatch

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Yes Green thumbs up