Contrôle technique 2018

The scope of the new 2018 roadworthiness test does not change and still concerns all vehicles under 3.5t.

Thus it is compulsory for all vehicles over 4 years old, and this must be renewed every two years.

Exception: vehicles with a collector’s registration document: registered before 1960, they are exempt; registered after 1960, they are subject to inspection every 5 years.

The 2018 reform roadworthiness inspection will lead to an {3}increase in the number of points to check going from 123 in 2017 to 132 in May 2018.

However, what changes the most is the number of failures that can be identified, going from 453 today to 606 with this new reform (one checkpoint can lead to the detection of several failures).

Following the roadworthiness inspection, several failures may be noted by the expert which may lead to a second inspection.

606 failures have been identified and divided into 3 large families.

Checks will be carried out around 9 major themes:

• 0: identification of vehicle (e.g.: condition of the licence plate)
• 1: The equipment for braking
• 2: steering
• 3: visibility (e.g.: condition of the glazing)
• 4: lights, reflective devices and electronic equipment
• 5: axles, wheels, tyres and suspension
• 6: The chassis and chassis accessories
• 7: other equipment (e.g.: checking seat belts, airbags…)
• 8: noise pollution, pollution…

The introduction of this reform does not change the penalties for a vehicle with an out of date roadworthiness test certificate.

As a reminder, any vehicle without an up-to-date roadworthiness report is liable to a fine of €135, which may be reduced to €90 if it is paid immediately.

It would also possible for your insurer, in the event of an accident, to shift the blame to the driver or the manager.