i would have been in this situation too but had gliding hours which can be counted towards cpl issue, 30 hrs of it anyway (read the small print in lasors if this applies to you). you do need 200hrs total to get the cpl.
also - if you want to do the 50hr ir course (for a cpl holder) rather than the 55hr course, you must fulfil ALL the requirements for cpl issue, including the 200hr bit - not just have passed the cpl test. but you dont actually have to physically have the licence issued.