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08/02/2010, 17:41 Andy Joined on 02/02/2010 DIY'ing between school runs in Calvados Posts 15 Failed CT - Headlamp deflectors Hi, I have just had my Berlingo failed it's CT, because we are assured, the headlamp deflectors (we have the plastic shileds that clip over the headlamp with an area blacked ) are no longer suitable and we must change the headlamps to french ones - only €750!! We had a CT 2 years ago without any problem. Has the law changed? Has anyone else come across this? If it is a load of old bull a point towards the relevant french website that gives details would be welcome. Cheers Andy    Report

08/02/2010, 19:19 Bugsy Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) The Nice Bit Posts 5,667 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros Nothings changed Andy, you've just been lucky (if thats the right word) in having a generous tester do your previous tests. "Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive, I'm glad to be here, happy to be alive, It don't matter if you're by my side, I'm satisfied"    Report

08/02/2010, 19:20 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 W of Cahors (46) Posts 6,746 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros Can't point you to the actual law although I don't think that anything has actually changed, just a more rigourous enforcement of the existing rules. It's probably no more than the simple requirement to be adjusted so as not to dazzle. Whilst deflectors have been accepted in the past, and may still scrape through at some CT stations, it's been well reported over the last year or so that there has been a tightening up and that deflectors are no longer acceptable. It's 'get you wallet out time' but €750 sounds a bit OTT so you might have a look here http://www.easypieceauto.com/boutique/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=CIT429&type=99&code_lg=lg_fr&num=72 - €134.60 or here http://pieceonline-pro.fr/index.php/cPath/50_53_710  - €115.19 Counting down to retirement update: A bright light now beckons    Report

08/02/2010, 19:22 dave21478 Joined on 04/09/2006 Tarn Posts 606 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros A berlingo is probably one of the most common cars on the roads - you should find a pair of used headlights in a breakers for a fraction of the new prices.    Report

08/02/2010, 21:26 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 W of Cahors (46) Posts 6,746 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros  dave21478 wrote: A berlingo is probably one of the most common cars on the roads - you should find a pair of used headlights in a breakers for a fraction of the new prices. Went without saying but just in case Counting down to retirement update: A bright light now beckons    Report

09/02/2010, 8:21 Andy Joined on 02/02/2010 DIY'ing between school runs in Calvados Posts 15 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros thanks for the advice and links. I've read elsewhere that it may be possible to adjust the headlights so I start a new thread specifically about headlamp adjustment. Cheers Andy    Report

09/02/2010, 9:06 Will Joined on 22/09/2004 Sussex & 50 (Mortainais) Posts 5,719 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros More a bodge than an adjustment, I fear, but this might be the sort of thing you had heard about. Will intentionally blank signature http://www.vienormande.com    Report

09/02/2010, 9:10 Bugsy Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) The Nice Bit Posts 5,667 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros  Will wrote: More a bodge than an adjustment, I fear, but this might be the sort of thing you had heard about. And where that rubbish is posted says it all really. . "Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive, I'm glad to be here, happy to be alive, It don't matter if you're by my side, I'm satisfied"    Report

09/02/2010, 9:25 Andy Joined on 02/02/2010 DIY'ing between school runs in Calvados Posts 15 Re: Failed CT - Headlamp deflectros Just to be clear I found the info here http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/index.php?showtopic=2391&pid=13368&mode=threaded&start=#entry13368 Cheers Andy    Report

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