Can you sell a used car without a roadworthiness test?
Verified 18 January 2021 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
Additional cases ?
You can sell a car (VP) without providing proof of technical control in the 2 cases :
- The car under 4 years
- You sell it to a garage or dealer
If sell vehicle of over 4 years, a technical inspection shall be carried out unless the periodic inspection of the vehicle has been carried out in last 6 months.
You must give the future owner proof of technical control.
Indeed, proof of control is indispensable to the buyer for register vehicle.
Reminder
technical inspection is mandatory for most vehicles.
Vehicle type | Technical inspection required? |
|---|---|
Yes | |
Yes | |
Camper with a maximum permissible gross vehicle weight (PTAC) of 3,5 t | Yes |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Collection vehicle put into circulation from 1960 | Yes |
Collection vehicle used as a chauffeured transport car (VTC) | Yes |
Collection vehicle released before 1960 and with a maximum TAC of 3,5 t | No |
Collection vehicle with a PTAC greater than 3,5 t | No |
Car without licence | No |
Motorcycle, 2 wheels and 3 wheels | No |
Motor quadricycle | No |
Caravan with a PTAC of 3.5 tons or less | No |
Agricultural tractor | No |
Trailer with a TAC of 3.5 tons or less not used for the transport of dangerous goods | No |
Car registered in diplomatic or similar services | No |
Car registered in the FFECSA series (French Forces and civilian elements stationed in Germany), | No |
- Route Code: items R323-1 to R323-5Vehicles not covered by the technical inspection (Article R323-3)
- Route Code: R323-22Technical inspection of light vehicles
- Decision of 18 June 1991 concerning the technical inspection of vehicles weighing not more than 3,5 tonsArticle 3
FAQ
- Technical inspection of a commercial vehicle (van)Service-Public.fr
- Technical inspection of a motorhome (maximum 3,5 t)Service-Public.fr