France

To register a used vehicle from France in Greece, the mileage recorded on the Technical Inspection Certificate must match the data stored in the official database of the French Ministry of the Interior. 1. Where to perform the check? The official platform is called HistoVec . You can access it here: 👉 https://histovec.interieur.gouv.fr/histovec/search 2. What information do you need? To retrieve the vehicle's history, you must have the French Registration Certificate ( Carte Grise ) in front of you and fill in the following four fields: Nom / Raison sociale (Last Name / Company Name): Found in field C.1 of the French title. Prénom (First Name): Also found in field C.1 (if the owner is a private individual). Numéro d’immatriculation (License Plate Number): Found in field A . Numéro de formule (Document Serial Number): This is an 11-character alphanumeric code found at the back of the document or at the bottom of the front page (format example: 2021AB12345 ). 3. What information will you receive? Once the vehicle is identified, the application generates a report. The most critical section for you is "Contrôles techniques" (Technical Inspections) . This section displays: The date of every inspection performed in France. The odometer reading (mileage) at the time of each inspection. The result of the inspection (Pass or Fail). 4. Why is this check mandatory? For Registration: If, during the inspection in Greece (at a KTEO or the Ministry of Transport), it is discovered that the HistoVec report shows higher mileage at an earlier date than what the odometer currently displays, the registration will be rejected . Document Authenticity: According to the circular, if the electronic data from HistoVec matches the physical certificate, the certificate is considered valid. In this case, a clear photocopy is acceptable, and the original document may not be required. It is also stated that the sticker which is part of the technical inspection certificate and which is removed and placed on the vehicle's windshield by the inspector does not constitute evidence of the technical inspection. 💡 Expert Tip for Buyers: Before making a down payment for a French vehicle, ask the seller for a photo of the Carte Grise and run the check yourself on HistoVec. It is a free service that ensures you aren't purchasing a vehicle with "clocked" or tampered mileage!

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