Citroen Berlingo for Sale - Import from Japan

The Berlingo has been on sale since 1996, but the one Japanese buyers see today is the third generation, known internally as K9. It launched in Europe in 2018 on the EMP2 platform it shares with the Peugeot Rifter and Opel Combo Life, and Citroen Japan began selling it a little later. Earlier Berlingos exist in Japan as older imports, yet the current auction and stock flow is dominated by K9.

In Japanese listings the K9 appears under codes such as K9CYH01 for the standard-length body and K9CYH01L for the Long, where the trailing L marks the stretched wheelbase. Both carry the same 1.5 litre turbo diesel. Our live Citroen Berlingo stock from Japan is mostly these two codes, with model years from 2020 up to 2026.

The two body lengths matter more than most buyers expect. The standard car is a compact five-seater with a large boot. The Long adds roughly 35 centimetres, which buys a bigger load bay and, depending on trim, a seven-seat layout, while still fitting a normal garage and city streets.

Japan receives the 1.5 litre BlueHDi turbo diesel paired with an eight-speed automatic, a drivetrain that suits the Berlingo well: it pulls cleanly from low revs and returns good economy when loaded. The diesel uses an exhaust filter and AdBlue injection to meet modern emission standards, so a car that has been used only for short urban hops deserves more questions than one that did regular motorway miles.

Grades on the sheets read Feel, Shine and Max, usually followed by Blue HDi, with Long added for the longer body. Listings also show dealer-special names such as Car In or Special Toliko, which are limited editions built around a trim level rather than a different mechanical package. The Max grades add extras such as a panoramic roof, bigger wheels and more driver assistance.

• Choose a standard-length Feel or Shine if you want a manageable family or small-business vehicle with the lowest price.
• Choose a Long Max if you carry passengers in the back row or need the longest possible cargo floor.
• Choose a Car In or similar trim if the price is the priority and you do not need the top equipment.

Start with the auction sheet. Prefer grade 4 or better, read the repair and interior notes, and see our guide to reading Japanese car auction sheets for the damage map codes. A letter A marks a scratch and U a dent, each with a size from 1 to 3.

Then look at model-specific points. Sliding rear doors take daily abuse in a van-based wagon, so ask for photos of the rails and a video of both doors running. Check the diesel for warning lights, a clean regeneration history and an AdBlue system that is not flagged. On an eight-speed automatic, look for hesitation in the inspector comments.

Finally, check the cargo area and rear seats. Families and tradespeople alike leave marks on load floors, and a seven-seat Long should show all rear seat mounts intact. Underbody rust is rarely a concern on cars this young, but a quick underside photo costs nothing.

These are asking prices from ZervTek stock in November 2026, quoted FOB Japan and not a quotation. Freight, import tax and registration in your country are extra.

• About ¥2.0 million to ¥2.1 million FOB: 2020 to 2023 standard-length cars such as Car In and Special Toliko trims.
• About ¥3.7 million to ¥3.8 million FOB: 2025 Max Blue HDi in the standard body.
• About ¥3.8 million to ¥4.6 million FOB: 2025 and 2026 Long Max Blue HDi cars, with the 2026 Long Max Bruhdi XTRG near the top of that range.

Price follows year, body length and trim far more than kilometres. A Long Max of the current model costs around double a four-year-old standard car.

The Berlingo K9 is too new for the United States 25-year rule, which in late 2026 covers vehicles built in 2001 or earlier, so a Japanese K9 cannot be imported there as a private vehicle. Canada's 15-year rule is similar: it currently reaches cars built in 2011 or earlier, which excludes K9 as well.

The more important question for this model is steering side. Citroens sold through the official Japanese importer are right-hand drive, which suits the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Kenya; still confirm the steering side on each listing. Confirm the steering side of each lot before you bid.

Age limits also apply. Several African markets cap vehicle age at around eight years from manufacture, and a 2020 car sits near that line. Rules change often, so check current regulations with your customs authority and a local agent before buying.

A Berlingo is tall and boxy rather than heavy, so the cost question is how it ships. On a RoRo vessel it is charged by volume, and a Long body costs a little more than a standard one. In a container, two small vans may sometimes share one 40 foot unit, which can lower the per-car price, though availability depends on the sizes.

Our Chiba office has served overseas buyers in more than thirty countries since 2014. We bid at the Japanese dealer auctions, which run Monday to Saturday, and also source from dealer stock. On request we send inspection photos before bidding. A deposit may be requested before bidding and stays in your wallet balance if you do not win. Payment is due within three days of a win, then we book RoRo or container shipping and prepare the export certificate, invoice and bill of lading. Related models worth comparing are the C3 Aircross and the C5 Aircross.