I'm sorry I can't answer your question directly. If you don't get any joy here, you could try www.peugeotcentral.co.uk or some other car forum with a technical section.

I'm wondering whether you have a rear subframe issue, which might cost several hundred to sort out, but I don't have enough technical expertise to go further.

The bearings in the trailing arm pivots are stuffed. They can be replaced but it is a tough job, and chances are by now the arms are beyond salvage. 2 other options (well 3 actually...):

1. Get a refurbed subframe - there's a company somewhere that does them - but they are a few hundred pounds , plus the fitting cost (4 hours maybe)

2. Get a 2nd hand subframe. Cheaper than 1, but you need to get one that is the right fitment for your car (eg hatch / estate / ABS / rear discs or drums). Cheper than 1, but you've got to track down a good un, and still get it fitted. Trouble is, many are suffering this trouble now, so supply likely to be reducing. Note that Citroen ZX and Xsara use the same assembly which might help.

3. Sc*** it and use the money required to fix it to buy something else.

Sadly, I think you are staring down the barrel of 3....

Edited by RichardW on 06/04/2010 at 13:30