I have an 05 Civic closing in on 300k miles. Its had over 40 oil changes using Purolator filters and Valvoline white bottle 5W20. Engine still runs like new and burns virtually no oil. With the prevalence of torn Purolators, I'm sure I've had some torn ones among those 40.
On the other hand, I'm not using any more Purolators on it or on my 15 Civic, when there are better alternatives available for about the same price.
OP, I'm sure there are a lot of 7th gen civics in junkyards. They sold a ton of them, they're 10-15 years old, and tend to be driven a lot by "boy racers", and may or may not have had the required timing belt changes. Properly cared for and driven, the 1.7 is pretty darn reliable.