joidevie Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Is anyone able to clear up the CT date(s) schedule? I'm a little unsure of the exact protocol..Is it possible (as in the UK) to take a test 1 month in advance of expiry and have a new passed test dated from the finish of the old certificate?If not, does one typically book a test for as close to the end of the old certificate expiry and 'use' the 2 month 'repair' period (should the car fail) to book a garage and get the car fixed etc. and then contre-visite within that 2 month period? And is one 'allowed' to use the car during this period - either for traveling to/from a garage/testing centre, or for personal use?I'm looking at when to (hopefully) book my next visit to France next year in order to sort the CT renewal, and as the car is at an airport there, I need to choose the best dates possible so I can still use the car to get 'home' (in France) and have the maximum amount of time to cover all eventualities. With travel currently being so restricted, I want to get this as right as possible (all with the added curve ball of another possible confinement when my CT is due next April)!Many thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 You cannot have an "advanced" CT. it runs from the date of the test.There are three possible results:1. The test is passed with minor or no advisories - last for 2 years. You may drive.2. Fails the test but not deemed completely unroadworthy - 2 months to effect repairs. You may drive3. Fails test, declared unroadworthy/dangerous - 2 months to effect repairs. You may not drive.https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 As it is easy to see the date of the expiration of the CT on the older certificate in car windscreens, I often look when out walking in a big town. My record this month so far, for a car parked on the main road, in use, is April 2014! As with many things in France, there seems to be a lack of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joidevie Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Great, thanks..And any idea whether you can CT before the expiry and get the new one dated from the expiry?The points above point to having it done *on* expiry and then using the ensuing 2 months to remedy etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joidevie Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Lehaut - that's a whole 'nother topic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 The CT is dated from the date of the first (failed) CT. You can't shift the dates. You cannot have 2 years + 2 months, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Talking about dates in the windscreen... A driver in La Rochelle was arrested for driving without insurance despite having an apparently in date vignette. It was forged. Obviously. For some reason he had chosen the expiry date of 31 02 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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