Citroen DS4 for Sale - Import from Japan

The first DS4 launched in 2011 as part of Citroen's premium DS line, built on the same platform as the C4 but with a raised stance, a sloping roofline and rear windows that are fixed rather than opening. In 2015 Citroen turned DS into its own brand, and the car was sold as the DS 4. A Crossback version added roof rails and extra ground clearance. The second generation is the DS 4 of 2021, sold by DS Automobiles, with entirely new styling and engines.

Japanese listings show codes such as B7C5F03S and B7CAH02 for the first generation, and D41YH01 and D415G06H for the newer DS 4. These are the codes you will see on the auction sheet, so use them to confirm which generation a lot really is. The newer car is a different proposition from the old one in price, equipment and technology.

The first generation used a 1.6 litre turbo petrol, known as THP, and 1.6 and 2.0 litre BlueHDi and HDi diesels, with manual and automatic gearboxes. The Japanese grade lines include Sport Chic and Cross Back Blue HDi. The newer DS 4 offers PureTech petrol, BlueHDi diesel and a plug-in hybrid called E-Tense, with trims such as Etoile. The 2026 cars in our stock are mostly Etoile BlueHDi.

For the lowest price, a first-generation Sport Chic from 2013 is the entry. A Crossback BlueHDi gives a lighter, more economical diesel with a more rugged look. If you want a modern car with up-to-date safety equipment and a larger screen, choose the newer DS 4. The Etoile is the high-specification trim, with leather and the full technology pack.

The DS4 appeals to buyers who want a hatchback that looks different from the usual Japanese or German compacts, with comfortable seats and a soft, relaxed ride. It is a car of style first and practicality second, so the sloping roofline cuts rear headroom and the fixed rear windows make the back seat feel enclosed. For two people and the occasional passenger it is an appealing choice.

French cars reward a thorough look. Start with the auction sheet guide and prefer grade 4 or better.

• Timing chain on THP petrols. The 1.6 THP engine has a record of timing chain stretch and carbon build-up, so ask for oil change records and listen for rattles on a cold start.
• Automatic gearbox. The EAT6 automatic should shift cleanly, without jerks or delays. Test it on a drive.
• Diesel emissions. On BlueHDi cars, ask about the particulate filter and AdBlue system, and check for warning lights.
• Rear windows. The first-generation rear windows do not open, so check that you are happy with that before buying.
• Suspension and electrics. Test the touchscreen, the parking sensors and the climate control, and check for worn bushes.
• Plug-in hybrid. On an E-Tense, ask for battery condition and charging records.

The figures are asking prices from live dealer stock, FOB Japan, as of November 2026. They are a guide, not a quotation.

• 2013 Sport Chic (B7C5F03S): about ¥540,000 FOB
• 2016 Cross Back Blue HDi (B7CAH02): about ¥450,000 FOB
• 2023 E-Tense plug-in (D415G06H): about ¥3.7 million FOB
• 2026 Etoile BlueHDi (D41YH01): about ¥5.06 million to ¥5.1 million FOB

The first generation is cheap, and the newer DS 4 costs many times more. Freight and import taxes are separate, and the final price depends on grade, mileage and the auction sheet.

Check the current rules in your country before you buy.

• United States: DS and Citroen never sold the DS4 there, and the 2011 first-generation car will not reach 25 years until 2036, so a Japanese import is not available now.
• Canada: the 15-year rule can cover first-generation cars built up to about late 2011, depending on the exact build date, so only the very earliest DS4s are candidates.
• UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand: the DS4 was sold new in several of these markets, and right-hand-drive Japanese cars suit them if they meet approval and emissions rules.
• Other markets: many accept French compacts, but diesel and age limits vary.

ZervTek, based in Chiba and exporting since 2014, serves buyers in over 30 countries. We can bid for a DS4 at the major Japanese auctions, which run Monday to Saturday and are open to dealers, or buy from dealer stock. Tell us whether you want the older Crossback or the new Etoile, and we will shortlist. On request, an inspector sends photos before bidding, which is helpful on a French car with many electronics.

A deposit may be requested before we bid, and it stays in your wallet balance if the bid fails. Payment is due within 3 days of a win. A compact car like this fits RoRo shipping well, and a container suits a nearly new Etoile you want to keep pristine. The export certificate, invoice and bill of lading are issued for the shipment.

If you like French cars, see the Citroen DS3 and the Citroen C4.