If you want to apply for citizenship, test is a requirement. However, test was not a requirement for ILR in the past or at this time. They will implement it after April 02, 2007.

I think you also need to complete 1 year of holding ILR unless you are married to a British National.

Hope this answers your question.

hi, I want to ask that i got the ILR last year without passing the test; can i apply the citizenship right away. (I got the BNO).I stayed UK 5 years.

Thank a lot.