Xantia steering twitch

[CitroenCrazy]

Quick word of advice, please, regarding my Xantia (W reg (2000), HDi estate, 170,000 miles)..........

I've noticed that the steering wheel makes a slight but distinct twitch to the left when the car goes from cruise to overrun.
There's no discernible change in direction.

I'm thinking this is likely to be the P bushes on the nearside (??). However, I'm a total amateur at these things; has anyone had this problem and cured it ?

TIA

Andrew

[CitroJim]

Andrew, I reckon you're right... I've known P bushes cause exactly that...

You may be shocked as to how bad they are. Jack up so the wheel can be removed.. Use a pry bar against the wishbone to see how much movement there is...

Often a simple visual inspection will show they're well past their best...

[CitroenCrazy]

Thanks Jim

The slightly concerning aspect of this tale is that, consulting my records, I see that both N/S P bushes were replaced 11,000 miles ago. I had the work done by a non-Citroen specialist, though a garage I absolutely trust.
I'll have to get both sides inspected by a Citroen independent. (I'm at that stage in my life of only doing jobs on my everyday car in the summer LOL).
Cheers
Andrew

[CitroJim]

If the new bushes are not very carefully aligned on fitting Andrew, they will have a very short life. The need for careful alignment is not generally known about by non-specialists as it's not obviously required. Mis-alignment strains the rubber and shortens its life...