Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2017 Honda Civic 1.8 Petrol Automatic Mk9. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Low-oil warning between services, frequent top-ups, and sometimes a faint burnt-oil smell after a run.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive it fully warm and stop after the run.
£600
Air con that starts cool then turns warm, weak cooling in traffic, or a rattly noise when the system is switched on.
With the engine idling and fully warm, switch the air con on and leave it running for several minutes.
£787
May have no obvious symptoms at first; later the steering can feel less precise and the car may pick up MOT advisories.
This usually needs the car raised or a close underbody inspection to spot fairly.
£250
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2017 Honda Civic 1.8 Petrol Automatic Mk9, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually