Civic EP2 have common transmission fault?

[User1385]

Hi, i am looking to buy a new car and i'm interested in a Honda Civic EP2 1.6 i VTEC ( 2004-2005 Sport 3dr ) but i have been put off a little from what i have read on several forums. From what i've seen, there seems to be a transmission issue on the EP2 Honda Civics, is this true? If so is it a common issue? I'm not sure if it's just the earlier models, pre facelift (2001-2003), that have this issue?

I hope i have posted this in the correct section. Thanks in advance.

[User1385]

Thankyou for the response.

Do you know how common it is? Is it just a matter of time for the issue to occur? The last thing I want is to spend money on a car, then spend more money fixing it.

[User1385]

Thankyou for the responses.

Do you know roughly the cost of getting it fixed ? I know honda charge over £1000 but i'm not sure about an independent garage. Also does the transmission issue show up on an M.O.T history?

Sorry for all the questions, I just want to get some info before I decide to buy one.