The HONDA CIVIC (2009-12) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.4 I-VTEC 99 EU5 TYPE-S I-SHIFT AUTO6 is a sporty-looking three-door family hatchback in the UK’s popular compact-car class. Its automatic gearbox and petrol engine make it an approachable everyday choice, with distinctive styling setting it apart from plainer rivals. mycarcheck.com records 716 look-ups across 266 different VINs, a useful sample of real-world interest. The average private-sale valuation is £2,800, with average recorded mileage of 93,000 miles and annual use of 6,000 miles. Owners have averaged around four previous keepers, making a vehicle-history and condition check important. Three doors make rear access less convenient than in Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra rivals, but bold Type-S styling adds personality. It suits commuters, couples and small households wanting an easy automatic for daily travel. Regard it as a comfortable, characterful hatch, not a performance car, and check service records and gearbox operation before buying any example.