Thanks for those replies guys.
Tyre pressures were an early check. O/S rear was a bit low and needs watching but obvs it's low front pressures that affect steering. Fluid level is fine, no pump/belt noise at any time. Nor is their any click/clunk etc between locks. At its worst if feels lumpy but still silent except for slight hiss of fluid moving(?).
Fluid, it uses same stuff as autoboxes, is to best of my knowledge original and SFAIK there's no recommendation to change on either age or miles. Stuff in reservoir is clear but smells a bit 'caramelised'. Probably no harm in replacing it.
Richard and FF's recollections of the effect of stiff UJ ring bells. I also think the original Xsara shared some history with 'lingo as follow on from ZX/306 line. For now I'm going to monitor and see how it goes.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Tue 6 Oct 15 at 14:24
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