Citroen C4 for Sale - Import from Japan

The Citroen C4 is a compact hatchback, and Japanese stock covers two generations. The second generation, built from about 2010, appears in listings under codes such as B75F02 and B7HN02 for petrol cars and B7BH01 for BlueHDi diesel cars. The third generation, which Citroen launched in Europe in 2020, appears under C41YH01 (BlueHDi diesel) and C41HN09 (listed as MAX HYBRID).

Stock in this sample runs from 2009 to 2025. The older petrol cars are cheap, and the newer ones are priced like current European compacts. The Citroen C4 is not the same as the taller C4 Picasso, which has its own page: browse Citroen C4 Picasso if you need a family MPV. The fully electric version is listed separately as the Citroen E-C4.

Japanese grade names for the C4 are short and often refer to equipment rather than the engine. You will see EXCLUSIVE on older cars, CAR IN on mid-life cars, and BLUE HDI or MAX HYBRID on newer ones. Engine sizes in stock are 1.2, 1.5 and 1.6 litres.

• Older petrol cars (2009 to 2011): the cheapest cars in stock, typically around ¥260,000 to ¥330,000 FOB. They suit buyers who want a very low entry price and accept their age.
• 2016 and 2017 cars (B7 codes): the sweet spot for value. The 1.2 litre and 1.6 litre cars are the most common, and prices are low.
• BlueHDi diesel (B7BH01, C41YH01): good economy for longer trips, but ask about diesel filter history and the type of driving.
• MAX HYBRID (C41HN09): the newest cars, from 2025, and the most expensive. Check the listing for the exact hybrid specification.

If you want a car for markets where European parts are scarce, favour the simpler, more common versions and confirm parts availability before you buy.

Japan-market European cars are usually low mileage, garage kept and dealer serviced, but the condition still varies. Start with the auction sheet and read the grade, the damage marks and the inspector's notes.

• Engine service: ask for the service history. Ask what timing and oil services have been done and when, and prefer cars with dated receipts.
• Automatic gearbox: test shift quality on a video or road test where possible, because gearbox repairs are expensive on a low-priced car.
• Electrics and trim: check windows, central locking, air conditioning and warning lights.
• Diesel cars: ask for filter and injector records and look for signs of mostly short-trip use.
• Language: menus and navigation are often in Japanese, so check what can be changed in your market.

The numbers below are FOB yen figures taken from ZervTek dealer stock in November 2026, so read them as indications rather than quotes. The cheapest car was a 2017 model at about ¥235,000. The middle half of listings sat between about ¥315,000 and ¥2.09 million, with a median near ¥690,000, which shows how far apart the old and new generations are. The highest was about ¥3.5 million.

• 2009 to 2011 cars: about ¥260,000 to ¥330,000.
• 2014 to 2016 cars: about ¥300,000 to ¥830,000.
• 2017 cars: about ¥235,000 to ¥550,000, with a middle near ¥315,000.
• 2022 and 2023 cars: about ¥1.4 million to ¥2.1 million.
• 2025 MAX HYBRID cars: about ¥3.46 million to ¥3.51 million.

On a C4, mileage, grade and auction score shift the price noticeably, and freight, insurance and duties come on top. Ask us for an up-to-date quote before you decide.

Import law changes from year to year, so confirm the present rules with customs or a compliance adviser in your country first.

• United States: as of late 2026 that rule only reaches cars from 2001 or older, so none of the C4s in stock can enter this way. The C4 was not a mainstream US model either.
• Canada: the 15-year cut-off lands at about 2011, so the earliest second-generation C4s may fit. Verify the build date and today's rules.
• UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (right-hand-drive markets): Japan-market cars are usually right-hand drive, but a few are left-hand drive, so look at each listing. Local dealers may stock C4s, and each country has its own approval process for imports.
• Other markets: many countries cap the age of used cars, so a 2009 to 2011 C4 may fall outside the limit. Confirm with your clearing agent.

The C4 is a low-priced car, so shipping and fees make up a bigger part of the total cost than with an expensive model. Based in Chiba and founded in 2014, ZervTek exports to buyers in 30+ countries. For a C4 we either buy from dealer stock or bid for you at the large Japanese auctions, which are dealer-only and held Monday to Saturday. Our write-up on European cars to import from Japan covers why French and German cars from the Japanese market sell so well abroad.

On a C4, request photos of the engine bay, tyre wear, the underside and the dashboard lit up with the ignition on. Before bidding we may ask for a deposit, which simply remains in your wallet balance if the C4 goes to another bidder; if you win, payment is due within 3 days. A hatchback ships well by RoRo, and sharing a container can make sense if you are buying more than one low-priced car. For customs you get the export certificate, the invoice and the bill of lading.