Clunking noise when changing gear, and at idle when depressing the clutch pedal, what is the reason?

I have a 2006 mk2 Ford Focus Sport 1.8 TDCI

I notice that when changing gears I hear a clunking noise, Also when I'm at an idle and I depress the clutch I hear a clunk noise too.

My car goes into every gear superbly with no problem whatsoever, but the noise is annoying and worrying.

I also get a light come on and then go off occasionally and been told it is the gearbox like although my car is a manual

It does not make any noise in gear 4 or 5, only 1,2,3,

Benn told that it is more likely the gearbox than clutch release bearing because it doesn't make the noise in all gears. Also was told that changing the gearbox oil may eliminate the clunk noise.

any ideas?

You have a bearing or two in the transmission that is damaged. Likely the cluster (counter shaft) gear bearings. The higher the gear they less torque is multiplied and therefore less load on bearings. When one bearing goes they all do because of debris in the oil.
Sounds like you need to visit a transmission shop for proper diagnosis and a quote!

Release bearing?

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