I get this noise when the clutch pedal is up and it goes when I depress it.

It's a 20 plate 1.5 petrol manual with 53k miles on it.

Has anyone got an idea what it could be?

Most likely to be the clutch release (“throw out”) bearing. Cheap part, but a gearbox out job. If you get it changed, depending on the mileage on it you’d want to renew the clutch at the same time.

That'll be a wear and tear issue then and wouldn't be covered by a warranty.

Sounds like an expensive job all in!

Depends on the warranty you have been given and how long you have had the car. Does sound like a worn release bearing. At 53k I doubt it would be the DMF or clutch itself unless its like my sons mk1 fabia that although had very low mileage I reckon previous owner was elderly and prone to high revs and slipping clutch when taking off as it failed without warning at 60k with nothing left of clutch disk. I would monitor it till next service and if its getting worse get it looked at then its Gbox out and as said while your at it a new clutch, Hopefully DMF is good plus fit a new slave cylinder to be on the safe side.

Alasdair

I've had the car over 2 years now. The warranty I've got is the one that comes with the service plan I've purchased.

Doubt it would cover clutch etc but worth checking anyway. Some plans cover more than others depending on how new the car is or how much you are paying.

Alasdair