Taking a vehicle c inspection
Vehicles need to undergo periodic inspections to check whether they are roadworthy. Use the online simulator to find out when you need to take your vehicle for an inspection.
The required frequency of inspections depends on the vehicle type.
Who can taking a vehicle c inspection?
What are the documents and requirements to taking a vehicle c inspection?
When presenting the vehicle for inspection, you will need to bring the following documents:
- vehicle ownership certificate and records booklet or Single Vehicle Document (Documento Único Automóvel, DUA)
- certificate of the most recent inspection (not applicable if first inspection).
Periodic inspections may be performed in the three months prior to the date of first registration.
What is the price to taking a vehicle c inspection?
The inspection’s price depends on the vehicle’s category and type of inspection.
| Mandatory periodic inspections | Light vehicles | EUR 29.79 |
| Motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles and quadricycles | EUR 15 | |
| Trailers | EUR 29.79 | |
| Heavy-duty vehicles | EUR 44.59 | |
| Re-inspection | EUR 7.47 | |
| Inspection for a change of number plate (light and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers) | EUR 74.37 | |
| Ad hoc inspection | EUR 104.01 | |
| Duplicate copy of the inspection certificate | EUR 2.80 | |
Where taking a vehicle c inspection?
Periodic inspections are performed at Vehicle Technical Inspection Centres (Centros de Inspeção Técnica, CITVs). There are type A and type B CITVs:
- Type A CITVs perform mandatory periodic inspections (inspeções periódicas obrigatórias, IPOs) on light and heavy-duty vehicles, passenger vehicles and goods vehicles.
- Type B CITVs perform technical inspections of vehicles, including ad hoc inspections (type B). These inspections may be necessary after accidents or vehicle modification that could affect safety.
Type B inspections (ad hoc):
This type of inspection is supplementary to the mandatory periodic inspection:
- It tests the safety conditions of a vehicle in specific situations, such as after an accident or following modifications to the vehicle that could affect safety.
- This inspection may be required when alterations are made to the vehicle’s chassis, steering, suspension or braking.
- It may also be required for vehicles that have been seized or require testing for compliance.
How taking a vehicle c inspection?
- Refer to the Institute for Mobility and Transport’s (IMT) interactive guide to find out when you should take your vehicle for inspection. You will need to state:
- the vehicle class; and
- the date of first registration of the vehicle.
- Choose one of the available inspection centres.
- Contact the inspection centre to schedule the inspection.
- Arrive for the inspection with your vehicle on the scheduled date, bringing the required documents with you.