C5 2003(53) Xenon Headlights Lhd Conversion

[BillMc]

I need to register my car( exclusive Hd110) in France but have been told conflicting info about need to convert Xenon headlights to lhd.

Citroen dealer says they are european flatbeam and dont dip left or right, Citroen Slough tell me only 2004 reg dont need adjusting.

Conversion to lhd with new set costs €950 per headlight.

Do I need to replace them or not?

[Johndouglas]

Agreed! they are flat beam and don't need beam benders for continental motoring but - the light pattern does have a kickup to the left hand side. So maybe that would stop them being acceptable in France.

[techbod]

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[BillMc]

Agreed! they are flat beam and don't need beam benders for continental motoring but - the light pattern does have a kickup to the left hand side. So maybe that would stop them being acceptable in France.

Thanks for reply, I have just been to MOT centre French Controle technique, who tell me they are not Xenon, the beam does kick to the left but is still flat, but he says they will not be acceptable in France.

French Citroen say they are Xenon but thyey cannot get any as they are British spec which is higher than French level and they were made for British market and there is no conversion kit!

I am stuck, the replacement lamps are more value than the car would be.

[Randombloke]

I am stuck, the replacement lamps are more value than the car would be.

 

No. Ask around the locals and find a breaker. I bought some headlights for a sh*te old Corsa that failed the Controle Technique for €35 a pop.

 

The work you're looking for is "occasion".