Well, after a year the Civic went on Saturday to be replaced by an Alfa GT
I would like to say thanks to everyone on this site for all the useful info that i received which enabled me to fit rear parking sensors, a speed detector (by dismantling the dash) and and made me realise that some of the quality issues were not unique.
In the end the one problem i couldn't solve (a rattle that started at 45mph without fail) drove me up the wall enough to say goodbye.
I still liked the Civic, the engine with it's performance and economy that were amazing but the ride and the rattles couldn't out weigh that.
In the time i had it i had the rear suspension and a faulty immobilzer replaced. I know Alfa's have a reputation but then so do Honda so maybe the two will meet somewhere in the middle.
Anyway many thanks again and if anyone wants a set of unused rubber mats for there Civic please look over in the for sale section.
Best wishes
David